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P830 UCA

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,209 mi
Last recorded94,209 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP830 UCA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 94,209 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under silll (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 93,877 miles

all lower components corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2024 93,859 miles

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

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

all lower components corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2023 93,254 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 92,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all suspension arms light corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2022 92,682 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sil (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all suspension arms light corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2021 92,269 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2021 92,268 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 91,802 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 91,398 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 88,878 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 88,878 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 89,434 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 88,279 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 87,143 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 85,688 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 85,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 84,495 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 79,775 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 79,692 miles

strong smell of fuel from under bonnet but can't see any leaks ?

Pass 12 Jul 2010 78,622 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 77,921 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 77,622 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 76,723 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 76,028 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 76,022 miles

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

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

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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P830 UCA is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P830 UCA, 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 P830 UCA registered?

P830 UCA is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P830 UCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P830 UCA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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