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P69 SPU

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

62,493 mi
Last recorded62,493 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP69 SPU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 62,493 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 60,539 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 59,670 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 59,427 miles

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

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

both headlight beam images are cloudy

chassis rails are damaged

door mirrors are smaller than standard

rough running on idle

Fail 17 Jun 2022 59,400 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe blows off (3.5 (a))

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

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

both headlight beam images are cloudy

chassis rails are damaged

door mirrors are smaller than standard

rough running on idle

Pass 18 Aug 2021 59,238 miles

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

door mirrors are smaller than standard

rough running on idle

Fail 13 Aug 2021 59,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

door mirrors are smaller than standard

rough running on idle

Pass 22 Jun 2020 59,102 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

door mirrors are smaller than standard

engine running rough on idle

headlight beam images are cloudy

Fail 19 Jun 2020 59,094 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

headlight beam images are cloudy

Nearside Front 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))

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

door mirrors are smaller than standard

engine running rough on idle

Pass 29 Apr 2015 58,436 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 58,223 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 57,267 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 56,503 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 55,205 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 55,185 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 54,707 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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P69 SPU is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P69 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.

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What year was P69 SPU registered?

P69 SPU is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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