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P702 EOK

1996 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,228 mi
Last recorded48,228 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP702 EOK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 48,228 miles

corrosion to floor /chassis

covers /under trays fitted

front sub frame has corrosion and lower /upper arms

main brake pipe from o/s/r ton n/s/r hose has corrosion

n/s/r & o/s/r brake hose ferrules have corrosion

o/s/f & n/s/f brake hose ferrules have been grease

o/s/f & n/s/f brake pipe have been grease

o/s/f main brake pipe has corrosion /grease

o/s/r sill has corrosion /repair

rear sub frame has corrosion and lower arms /shockers o/s/ & n/s

Pass 23 Jul 2025 48,129 miles

corrosion to floor /chassis

covers /under trays fitted

front sub frame has corrosion and lower /upper arms

main brake pipe from o/s/r ton n/s/r hose has corrosion

n/s/r & o/s/r brake hose ferrules have corrosion

o/s/f & n/s/f brake hose ferrules have been grease

o/s/f & n/s/f brake pipe have been grease

o/s/f main brake pipe has corrosion /grease

o/s/r sill has corrosion /repair

rear sub frame has corrosion and lower arms /shockers o/s/ & n/s

Pass 8 Jul 2024 47,825 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 47,728 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 47,661 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 47,510 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 47,510 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2019 47,221 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 46,942 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 46,838 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 46,612 miles

Offside Front brake dragging slightly

Pass 8 Jul 2015 46,414 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 46,356 miles

nearside & offside rear outer sills becoming weak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 46,309 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 46,277 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 46,108 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 45,987 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 45,802 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 45,373 miles

offside rear outer sill becoming weak

Pass 20 Jul 2007 44,878 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 44,878 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 44,580 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 44,577 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 43,677 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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P702 EOK is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P702 EOK, 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 P702 EOK registered?

P702 EOK is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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