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P712 ARG

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,359 mi
Last recorded124,359 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP712 ARG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 124,359 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 123,771 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 123,016 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 122,194 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 122,142 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 121,100 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 120,095 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 119,205 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 117,056 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 114,082 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 111,241 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 108,097 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 105,671 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 102,801 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 100,087 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 100,084 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 96,215 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 96,215 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 94,235 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 94,234 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 91,309 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 91,309 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 88,515 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 85,721 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 84,906 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 75,562 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 75,545 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P712 ARG is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P712 ARG, 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 P712 ARG registered?

P712 ARG is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P712 ARG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P712 ARG shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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