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P815 JRA

1996 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,427 mi
Last recorded83,427 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP815 JRA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 83,427 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 81,120 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 81,120 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both rear inner sills/sills to floor. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear outer sills corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 76,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 69,963 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 67,360 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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P815 JRA is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P815 JRA, 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 P815 JRA registered?

P815 JRA is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 1996.

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