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P669 WRU

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,941 mi
Last recorded85,941 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP669 WRU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 85,941 miles

Underside heavily undersealed

Fail 4 Feb 2026 85,935 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Feb 2025 85,685 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 85,315 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 84,875 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 84,872 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill holed with corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 84,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 83,863 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 83,863 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 83,338 miles

slight blow from cat to rear section exhaust

Pass 1 Feb 2019 82,621 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 81,702 miles

Offside handbrake slightly down on performance

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 80,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 80,005 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 79,009 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 76,217 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 73,612 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 73,612 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 72,828 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 71,495 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 69,651 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 68,774 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 67,443 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 67,443 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 66,022 miles

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

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

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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P669 WRU is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P669 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 P669 WRU registered?

P669 WRU is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P669 WRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P669 WRU shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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