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P663 PCV

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,017 mi
Last recorded123,017 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP663 PCV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 123,017 miles

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

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

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

under seal under car

Pass 2 Sep 2022 119,890 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 116,873 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 113,736 miles

trays and covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2019 112,396 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 111,853 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 110,376 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 108,347 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 105,889 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 104,260 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 104,260 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2013 98,866 miles

coil springs corroding n/srear tyre thin on inside edge sills scabby

Pass 17 Oct 2012 92,071 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 86,475 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 79,413 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 79,409 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 73,816 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 69,330 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 69,330 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 65,879 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 63,122 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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P663 PCV is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P663 PCV, 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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P663 PCV is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 October 1996.

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