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P549 OJW

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

96,521 mi
Last recorded96,521 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP549 OJW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 96,521 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 90,162 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 84,155 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

outer skin of exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2018 77,206 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside outer sill filler present at the rear

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 77,110 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill back area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside outer sill filler present at the rear

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 76,582 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 16 Jul 2016 75,815 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 22 Jul 2015 74,730 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 70,229 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 66,032 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 59,885 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 53,883 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in both steering trackrods.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f washer bottle carrier is corroded/deteriorated.

Fail 29 Jun 2011 53,883 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in both steering trackrods.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f washer bottle carrier is corroded/deteriorated.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 48,747 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 47,719 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 46,281 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 44,932 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 44,128 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Jun 2005 42,108 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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P549 OJW is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 P549 OJW, 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 P549 OJW registered?

P549 OJW is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P549 OJW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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