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P705 RYL

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

78,479 mi
Last recorded78,479 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP705 RYL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 78,479 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 77,156 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 75,931 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 75,706 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 75,706 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 75,160 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre edge of tread

Pass 21 Jul 2021 74,597 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 74,575 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2020 74,196 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect very slight leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 73,427 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 73,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 71,654 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 70,670 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs corroded on inside edge

front tyres wearing on inside edge

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 69,360 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion marked (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres and aged and wearing smooth on the inner edges

handbrake travel high

rear registration plate deterioated

Pass 4 Jun 2015 66,652 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 64,465 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 63,383 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2013 63,353 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake fluid over filled

nearisde front tyre worn inside edge and low on tread

Pass 2 May 2012 62,474 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2012 62,440 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear coil spring corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2010 59,844 miles

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Pass 7 Dec 2009 57,841 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 54,965 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 52,566 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 50,035 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 46,682 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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P705 RYL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P705 RYL, 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 P705 RYL registered?

P705 RYL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 1996.

Is P705 RYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P705 RYL shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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