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P708 PHW

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

80,174 mi
Last recorded80,174 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP708 PHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 80,174 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 79,719 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 79,130 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 79,130 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 78,777 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody underseal present

Fail 23 Jun 2023 78,764 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody underseal present

Pass 21 Jun 2022 78,247 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing [Outer sidewall] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 77,589 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 77,588 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 76,975 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 76,973 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases [Centre joint] (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 76,030 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 76,021 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 74,891 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 74,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 73,672 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 73,672 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 72,967 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 71,567 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 69,697 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 67,669 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 66,067 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 64,386 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 62,092 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 60,112 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 58,741 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 57,155 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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P708 PHW is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P708 PHW, 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 P708 PHW registered?

P708 PHW is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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