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P569 KFM

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,519 mi
Last recorded95,519 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP569 KFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 95,519 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 95,151 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 94,717 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 94,368 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 94,078 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 93,172 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 92,829 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 92,576 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking due to age

Offside Front brake sticking slightly

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 91,339 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 91,043 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 90,866 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 90,861 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 89,819 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2011 89,816 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 88,390 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 87,173 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 84,938 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 84,578 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 84,578 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 80,436 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 76,761 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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P569 KFM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P569 KFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P569 KFM registered?

P569 KFM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P569 KFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P569 KFM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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