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P790 EOP

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

90,187 mi
Last recorded90,187 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP790 EOP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 90,187 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 82,652 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 80,936 miles

Offside Lower sill rusty

Pass 23 Aug 2022 78,490 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 76,360 miles

Offside Rear Lower sill rusty

Pass 3 Sep 2020 72,181 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 69,881 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 69,555 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHES AND INNER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 68,129 miles

front and rear suspension covered in surface rust

Pass 20 May 2011 65,859 miles

ALL SUSPENSION AND BRAKE COMPONENTS HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION NOT YET EXCESSIVE

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SLIGHT CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE AND REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHES BUT NOT YET EXCESSIVE

SLIGHT CORROSION TO VEHICLE BODY WITHIN ALL PRESRIBED AREAS

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 65,140 miles

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

suspension covered in surface rust

Fail 13 Apr 2010 65,129 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

suspension covered in surface rust

Pass 1 Nov 2008 63,269 miles

ALL FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COVERED IN SURFACE RUST

REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

SLIGHT BIND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE BY HAND

Pass 11 Jun 2007 61,881 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 57,720 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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P790 EOP is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P790 EOP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P790 EOP registered?

P790 EOP is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 August 1996.

Is P790 EOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P790 EOP shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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