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P56 DFL

1996 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

49,539 mi
Last recorded49,539 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP56 DFL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 49,539 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 49,525 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 49,498 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 49,490 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 49,442 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 49,440 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2023 49,437 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 49,426 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 49,066 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 49,057 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits co 0.78 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 48,776 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 48,761 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 48,581 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 48,320 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 48,137 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 47,821 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 47,706 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 47,664 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 46,803 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 46,394 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 46,013 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 44,823 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 43,922 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 43,771 miles

Front pads appear low

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 42,975 miles

O/S/F wiper damaged but still clearing screen

Pass 25 Oct 2006 41,189 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 39,196 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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P56 DFL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 P56 DFL, 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 P56 DFL registered?

P56 DFL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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