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P563 YHT

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

247,426 mi
Last recorded247,426 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP563 YHT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 247,426 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 247,225 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 243,219 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 242,240 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 237,004 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 230,482 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 223,897 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 223,767 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 210,158 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 193,234 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 174,948 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 174,101 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust corroding

Tyres cracked and splitting

Pass 23 Jul 2015 174,101 miles

Exhaust corroding

Tyres cracked and splitting

Pass 30 Jul 2014 173,532 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Coil springs corroded

Exhaust corroding

Fail 29 Jul 2014 173,532 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipes corroding

Coil springs corroded

Exhaust corroding

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 172,586 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 170,535 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 161,706 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 23 Jun 2011 160,483 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 160,483 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 150,029 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 150,029 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 137,558 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 132,172 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 120,031 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 119,180 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 119,168 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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P563 YHT is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P563 YHT, 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 P563 YHT registered?

P563 YHT is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P563 YHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P563 YHT shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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