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P779 RYL

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Other 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,041 mi
Last recorded84,041 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP779 RYL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 84,041 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 80,959 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 80,023 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 76,976 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 76,957 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 71,378 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 70,803 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 69,999 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 69,508 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 69,081 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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P779 RYL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P779 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 P779 RYL registered?

P779 RYL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 December 1996.

Is P779 RYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P779 RYL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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