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P715 PGP

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

95,838 mi
Last recorded95,838 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP715 PGP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 95,838 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 94,570 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 93,820 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 93,816 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside rear outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 93,031 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 93,030 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 92,438 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 91,124 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 86,915 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread edges

offside rear tyre and nearside rear tyre tread depth wearing low (3mm) (195/50R15 82V)

Fail 24 Dec 2012 86,865 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread edges

offside rear tyre and nearside rear tyre tread depth wearing low (3mm) (195/50R15 82V)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 78,978 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 72,261 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 66,586 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Dec 2008 59,980 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 57,108 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 57,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 53,849 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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P715 PGP is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P715 PGP, 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 P715 PGP registered?

P715 PGP is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 August 1996.

Is P715 PGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P715 PGP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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