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P673 BVN

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

100,715 mi
Last recorded100,715 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP673 BVN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 100,715 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 100,655 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 99,284 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 99,277 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension locking device missing ball joint split pin (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 97,267 miles

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

undertray fitted to front of vehicle difficult to check

Fail 12 May 2023 97,262 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

undertray fitted to front of vehicle difficult to check

Pass 27 Apr 2021
Pass 21 May 2020 94,801 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 94,459 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 94,378 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 94,064 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 93,777 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 92,999 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 92,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 91,102 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 91,075 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

PRESENTED WITH NO MEASURABLE OIL ON DIPSTTICK..ENGINE NOISE..//REPLENISHED..

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery insecure

both front shockkabsorber boots are poor condition

front pads are low,front discs corroded,slight drag at o/s/f brake noted at rotation

surface corrosion ay underbody/suspension

Pass 29 Nov 2011 85,266 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 85,266 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 80,549 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 80,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 74,768 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 74,768 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 68,071 miles

drivers window inoperative

front discs corroded

rear roadsprings corroded!

rear sills n/s and o/s heavily corroded!

Pass 17 Nov 2007 60,842 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 60,842 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

note slight crrosionto both rear door sills

Pass 24 Nov 2006 55,015 miles

front shock gaiters poor †corrosion front steel brakepipes at surface †drivers window not operating

Pass 23 Nov 2005 51,113 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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P673 BVN is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 P673 BVN, 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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P673 BVN is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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