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P841 AAY

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,004 mi
Last recorded45,004 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP841 AAY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 45,004 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 44,288 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 43,102 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 42,072 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 41,117 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 40,944 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 40,895 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 40,500 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 40,132 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 39,606 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 39,036 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 38,537 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 37,722 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 36,998 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 36,146 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 34,548 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 34,463 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 34,423 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 34,423 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 34,320 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 34,320 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 30,252 miles

OFFSIDE REAR HANDBRAKE EFFORT DOWN A BIT,SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES.

Pass 27 Jul 2006 28,615 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 26 Jul 2006 28,612 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front number plate cracked

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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P841 AAY is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P841 AAY, 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 P841 AAY registered?

P841 AAY is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P841 AAY safe to buy?

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