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P58 EOH

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

78,109 mi
Last recorded78,109 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP58 EOH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 78,109 miles

o/s/r sill showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2025 77,468 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 76,431 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 76,430 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 75,651 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 75,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2021 75,029 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 74,290 miles

front lower wing corrosion

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 3 Sep 2019 73,147 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 72,332 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 70,915 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 68,979 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 67,723 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 66,553 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 65,578 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 63,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 63,648 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 59,838 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 57,610 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 53,129 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 53,129 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 48,953 miles

surface corrosion and paint bubbling to both rear sills

surface sorrosion to all steering suspension and brake components

Pass 18 Jul 2007 38,035 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 92,558 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 26,923 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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P58 EOH is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P58 EOH, 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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P58 EOH is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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