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P840 OCS

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

93,879 mi
Last recorded93,879 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP840 OCS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 93,879 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 91,508 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 89,058 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 87,037 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

parking brake travel long

Pass 2 Sep 2021 85,132 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 85,132 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

parking brake travel long

Pass 20 Aug 2020 83,745 miles

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

hand brake travel long

Fail 10 Aug 2020 83,742 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195\50\15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

hand brake travel long

Pass 9 Sep 2019 80,478 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 80,298 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 78,668 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 77,146 miles

Front brakes sticking but not binding

Pass 11 Jul 2016 75,133 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 74,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 73,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 72,464 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 71,256 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 71,256 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 70,493 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 70,493 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 69,311 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 68,335 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 68,335 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 67,208 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 65,558 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 65,558 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 642,758 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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P840 OCS is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P840 OCS, 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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P840 OCS is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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