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P847 PGT

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

40,472 mi
Last recorded40,472 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP847 PGT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 40,472 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 39,982 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 39,478 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 38,209 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 37,394 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 36,391 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 35,592 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 34,158 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 32,422 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 32,422 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 29,546 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 27,873 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 25,570 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 25,432 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 23,426 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 20,933 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 19,453 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 19,453 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 19,137 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 18,981 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 18,888 miles

all tyre in poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2006 18,562 miles

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

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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P847 PGT is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P847 PGT, 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 P847 PGT registered?

P847 PGT is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P847 PGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P847 PGT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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