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P662 WRU

1996 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,602 mi
Last recorded97,602 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP662 WRU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 97,602 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 97,585 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2014 96,139 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nsr upper suspension bush deteriorated

sills corroded weak, rear inner arches/ closing panles corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2014 96,139 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

sills corroded weak, rear inner arches/ closing panles corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2013 92,389 miles

both sills corroded not to excess

rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Fail 14 Aug 2013 92,387 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both sills corroded not to excess

rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Pass 10 Aug 2012 89,416 miles

both front drop link bushes deteriated but no excessive play

both rear closing panels corroded,not to excess

general underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2012 89,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front drop link bushes deteriated but no excessive play

both rear closing panels corroded,not to excess

general underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2011 85,688 miles

n/s/r arch very rusty

o/s/r inner sill rusty

Fail 18 Aug 2011 85,688 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

n/s/r arch very rusty

o/s/r inner sill rusty

Pass 17 Aug 2010 83,292 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 83,292 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

coild corroded, sills corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2009 81,121 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 77,969 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 77,968 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

offside headlight stone chipped

Pass 14 Aug 2007 71,716 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 71,716 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

o/s/f chassieleg damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2006 63,409 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

o.s front chassi rail dameged

rear suspention rods corroded

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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P662 WRU is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P662 WRU, 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 P662 WRU registered?

P662 WRU is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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