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P814 PHR

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,124 mi
Last recorded64,124 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP814 PHR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 64,124 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 63,395 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 62,625 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 61,863 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 61,835 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 60,517 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 59,836 miles

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

all 4 tyres 21 years old

Pass 21 Jul 2020 58,608 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 58,541 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 57,933 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill starting to corrode

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 57,203 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 57,203 miles

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier in boot (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2018 57,191 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear(s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

General areas of under vehicle corrosion

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 56,835 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front coil spring corroded both fronts (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 56,320 miles

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 55,334 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

front and rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 17 Feb 2014 54,565 miles

nearside front break binding slightly

nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2014 54,565 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

nearside outer sill corroding

Fail 9 Feb 2013 52,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f brake slightly binding

n/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 9 Feb 2013 52,334 miles

n/s/f brake slightly binding

n/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 1 Mar 2012 51,235 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)

exhaust heat shield bracket loose

various suspension components corroded !!

Pass 9 Feb 2011 50,926 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 50,926 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 50,264 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 49,728 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 49,255 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 48,350 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2005 47,506 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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P814 PHR is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P814 PHR, 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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P814 PHR is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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