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P483 YFC

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

152,683 mi
Last recorded152,683 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP483 YFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 152,683 miles

Offside Front *Brake pad breaking up

Pass 28 Mar 2025 150,625 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 150,625 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 148,600 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wearing on edges slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 145,393 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 9 Mar 2022 143,001 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 140,180 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 139,036 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 135,427 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 131,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 125,524 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 21 Mar 2016 119,619 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2015 108,661 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 99,730 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Mar 2013 89,402 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 80,895 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 73,838 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 72,745 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 70,821 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 68,369 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 66,488 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 65,979 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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P483 YFC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P483 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 P483 YFC registered?

P483 YFC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 October 1996.

Is P483 YFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P483 YFC shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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