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P681 SPU

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

135,035 mi
Last recorded135,035 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP681 SPU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 135,035 miles

front and rear suspension arms rusty

Fail 15 Sep 2025 135,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front and rear suspension arms rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2024 136,020 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 134,991 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 134,933 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 134,904 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 134,866 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 134,681 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 134,354 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 134,303 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 133,288 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 132,543 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 131,807 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 131,061 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 129,896 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 126,869 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 121,689 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 120,221 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 117,773 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 115,149 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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P681 SPU is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P681 SPU, 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 P681 SPU registered?

P681 SPU is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P681 SPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P681 SPU shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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