MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,213 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front wipers starting to smear screen
both rear tyres starting to perish
exhaust heavily corroded in places
front discs corroding
handbrake has travel
heavy underbody corrosion
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
rear springs corroding
suspension shows age/wear
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
both front wipers starting to smear screen
both rear tyres starting to perish
exhaust heavily corroded in places
front discs corroding
handbrake has travel
heavy underbody corrosion
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
rear springs corroding
suspension shows age/wear
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
all suspension shows sighns of age & wear
handbrake for travel
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s & o/s front tyres wearing edges, just meets criteria
o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge slightly
Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
engine noisy - oil low
handbrake travel
o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P81 SWS is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P81 SWS, 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 P81 SWS registered?
P81 SWS is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 1996.
Is P81 SWS safe to buy?
The MOT history for P81 SWS shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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