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P727 VFA

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,919 mi
Last recorded144,919 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP727 VFA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 144,919 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 137,027 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 132,362 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides also undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 127,200 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 120,058 miles

Damage to chassis rails underneath

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join in front of the Cat deteriorated and allowing a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder in the center of the screen

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue on underside of engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil weeping from prop shaft out put on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Airbag light not illuminating with ignition cycle (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front and rear tyres wearing down on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 120,058 miles

Damage to chassis rails underneath

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join in front of the Cat deteriorated and allowing a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both front coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder in the center of the screen

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue on underside of engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil weeping from prop shaft out put on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Airbag light not illuminating with ignition cycle (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front and rear tyres wearing down on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 107,680 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 107,670 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 105,621 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 105,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 99,808 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 99,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 90,133 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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P727 VFA is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P727 VFA, 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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P727 VFA is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 October 1996.

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