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P57 DAL

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

19,756 mi
Last recorded19,756 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP57 DAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 19,756 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 18,442 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 18,156 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 17,346 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 17,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 16,100 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 15,116 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 14,901 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 14,873 miles

Both front tyres showing signs of age with fine cracks.

Pass 13 Apr 2013 14,652 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 14,582 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 14,313 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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P57 DAL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P57 DAL, 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 P57 DAL registered?

P57 DAL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P57 DAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P57 DAL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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