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P674 RHG

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,854 mi
Last recorded143,854 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP674 RHG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 143,854 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 143,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 141,121 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 139,671 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 139,671 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 137,609 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 134,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 132,526 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 130,844 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 121,014 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel bearing very slight noise

Pass 12 Jun 2017 114,813 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 112,505 miles

front and rear link arm bushes perished

Pass 24 Jun 2015 109,709 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 109,709 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 107,653 miles

nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2013 106,433 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 106,258 miles

brake discs are starting to rust

near side rear tyre is low on iner edge

Pass 18 Jun 2011 104,817 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 104,817 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 102,370 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 102,370 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 100,472 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 100,472 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 97,755 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 97,755 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

rear number plate faded

Pass 18 Jun 2007 94,515 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 91,047 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 91,047 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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P674 RHG is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P674 RHG, 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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P674 RHG is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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