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P820 PHR

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

55,016 mi
Last recorded55,016 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP820 PHR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 55,016 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 55,014 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2025 54,126 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 52,681 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 50,573 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 48,932 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2021 47,899 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 45,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 44,765 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 43,390 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 41,102 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 39,407 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 38,946 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 38,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jan 2013 38,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 36,250 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 35,269 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 32,621 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 28,903 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 26,785 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 23,312 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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P820 PHR is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 P820 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P820 PHR registered?

P820 PHR is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 December 1996.

Is P820 PHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P820 PHR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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