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P663 WRU

1996 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

102,391 mi
Last recorded102,391 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP663 WRU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 102,391 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 27 Aug 2024 97,359 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 156,623 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 85,666 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 81,055 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 76,233 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 73,654 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 73,489 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 73,488 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 73,208 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 72,753 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 72,307 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 71,553 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 69,320 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 68,676 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 67,752 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 66,225 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 63,962 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 60,951 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 58,758 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 57,214 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 WRU is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P663 WRU registered?

P663 WRU is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P663 WRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P663 WRU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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