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P476 YFC

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,143 mi
Last recorded132,143 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP476 YFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 132,143 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2025 129,904 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2025 129,899 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 129,009 miles

Inner/ Outer sills & wheel arches corroded, but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

O/S sill repair covered in underseal

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Underbody/ Chassis is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Fail 22 Jan 2024 129,008 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side OFFSIDE (1.4.1 (a))

Inner/ Outer sills & wheel arches corroded, but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Suspension, Steering & Brake components corroded, not seriously weakened

Underbody/ Chassis is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Pass 7 Feb 2023 128,914 miles

All steering, suspension and braking components corroded

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sills, arches and wings corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2022 126,790 miles

All steering, suspension and braking components have surface corrosion

Underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2021 121,137 miles

All steering, suspension and braking components corroded

Rear arches and inner sills corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2020 117,026 miles

Al steering, suspension and braking components corroded

Rear arches and inner sills corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2019 109,756 miles

exhaust corroded

underbody corrosion

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills and arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills and arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all steering, suspension and braking components have surface corrosion

Fail 24 Jan 2019 109,756 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills and arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills and arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all steering, suspension and braking components have surface corrosion

exhaust corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2018 104,246 miles

Body has slight corrosion inner/outer sills & wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust corroded

Rear tyres worn

Suspension, Steering & Brake components have surface corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2017 97,915 miles

Body has slight corrosion underneath of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

slight corrosion on brake, suspension and steering items

Pass 8 Feb 2016 91,878 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 91,878 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 85,316 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 79,614 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 76,977 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 73,852 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 71,146 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 68,074 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 65,117 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 65,061 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 61,497 miles

nearside rear brake showing signs of binding on but at time of test was free and readings ok recomend further inspection

Pass 13 Mar 2007 56,806 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 56,806 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 49,330 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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P476 YFC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 86,097 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P476 YFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P476 YFC registered?

P476 YFC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 October 1996.

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