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P572 MLF

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

29,095 mi
Last recorded29,095 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP572 MLF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 29,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2025 29,095 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 213,028 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Lower Surface corrosion every ware underneath

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Outer Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 213,028 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Lower Surface corrosion every ware underneath

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Outer Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 210,641 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear subframes corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Surface corrosion most places underneath

Pass 21 Jan 2022 205,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 202,525 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

heavily under-sealed

Pass 24 Jun 2019 201,654 miles

vehicle undesealed

Pass 14 Jun 2018 197,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 197,816 miles

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 102,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2016 97,812 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 95,224 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 93,354 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 92,199 miles

brake pipes corroded

front brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2013 92,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake pipes corroded

front brake discs corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2012 91,935 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs corroded and brakes binding slightly

vehicle becoming corroded in places

Pass 31 Mar 2012 91,935 miles

front brake discs corroded and brakes binding slightly

vehicle becoming corroded in places

Pass 31 Mar 2011 88,750 miles

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

rear discs poor

rusting to front & rear wishbones

Fail 30 Mar 2011 88,749 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear discs poor

rusting to front & rear wishbones

Pass 26 Mar 2010 86,121 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear ends of both sills weak & bubbling

Fail 24 Mar 2010 86,089 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear ends of both sills weak & bubbling

Pass 10 Mar 2009 82,884 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 78,654 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s side light dim

o/s sill rusting

Pass 7 Mar 2008 78,654 miles

o/s side light dim

o/s sill rusting

Pass 9 Mar 2007 72,051 miles

rear ends of sills getting weak

slight perishing of n/s front tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2006 64,052 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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P572 MLF is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 P572 MLF, 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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P572 MLF is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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