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P850 AAY

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

77,609 mi
Last recorded77,609 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP850 AAY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2025 77,609 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to temp rising risk of overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding No wheel bearing or tyre checks (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding manual bind unable to check bearing (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg soft corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Alternator seized belt missing

Exhaust corroded

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil level low

underside and components corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2022 77,199 miles

Exhaust system heat shields corroding

Exhausts system corroding front to rear

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 77,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system heat shields corroding

Exhausts system corroding front to rear

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 71,115 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 71,079 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 70,747 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f+o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r+o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear rear windows screen reaped

Fail 10 Aug 2018 70,674 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f+o/s/f (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/r+o/s/r (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/f+o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r+o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear rear windows screen reaped

Pass 20 Jul 2017 68,909 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

surface rust under body and corrosion

Fail 18 Jul 2017 68,909 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front and rear both side (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

surface rust under body and corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2015 68,295 miles

Has minor surface rust/corrosion on both rear sills/wheel arches

Has minor surface rust/corrosion on off side front sill

Fail 22 Apr 2015

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 64,469 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 64,377 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brakes binding

Pass 13 Jul 2013 58,591 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 58,491 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 57,843 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

vehicle has been stood.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 57,180 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 57,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 56,007 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake balance efficiency on limits,advise front brakes to be checked.

suspension components have slight corrosion.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 54,175 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight surface corrosion to front & rear suspension components.

Fail 13 Aug 2009 54,104 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

slight surface corrosion to front & rear suspension components.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 52,389 miles

slight corrosion on both sills at rear

Pass 7 Aug 2007 50,186 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 48,457 miles

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Slight damage to nearside front wheel arch

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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P850 AAY is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P850 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.

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P850 AAY is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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