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P686 CRM

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,718 mi
Last recorded103,718 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP686 CRM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 103,718 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 101,805 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 99,459 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 97,189 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 94,604 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 93,731 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 92,129 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 91,074 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 90,209 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 89,263 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 89,263 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 88,043 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 86,947 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 86,947 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 85,918 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 85,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2012 85,336 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 84,398 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 82,961 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2010 82,961 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2009 81,455 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 81,455 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 80,804 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 79,384 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 77,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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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P686 CRM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 P686 CRM, 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 P686 CRM registered?

P686 CRM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P686 CRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P686 CRM 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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