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P857 AWU

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,413 mi
Last recorded93,413 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP857 AWU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 93,413 miles

General under-body corrosion.

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

Fail 10 Jul 2026 93,413 miles

General under-body corrosion.

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2025 90,803 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2024 89,417 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 81,555 miles

Nearside Front Upper BALL JOINT SPLIT PIN MISSING

Offside Front Upper BALL JOINT SPLIT PIN MISSING

Fail 2 Mar 2023 81,555 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper BALL JOINT SPLIT PIN MISSING

Offside Front Upper BALL JOINT SPLIT PIN MISSING

Fail 21 Jul 2021 81,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2019 79,632 miles

All Exhaust Rubbers deteriorated

Front Brake back-plates slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack on outer wall

Rear Exhaust Mounting Rubber broken. System still secure

Fail 28 Dec 2019 79,632 miles

All Exhaust Rubbers deteriorated

Front Brake back-plates slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack on outer wall

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust Mounting Rubber broken. System still secure

Fail 8 Oct 2019 79,617 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear most mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corrosion

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

all rubber exhaust mounts are badly cracking

engine mil lamp is not present

Fail 31 Aug 2019 79,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2018 69,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 69,240 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 63,055 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front and rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front and rear by clips (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded all front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 61,444 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight cracking outer edge

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre outer edge slight cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2015 60,001 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 58,916 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 57,181 miles

1 under side of car covered in under seal

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 55,628 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 54,300 miles

1 both front and rear subframes corroded 2 both outer sills corroded 3 nsr park brake getting lazy

Pass 23 Jun 2010 53,221 miles

1 both subframes corroded 2 both outer sills corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2010 53,218 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

1 both subframes corroded 2 both outer sills corroded

Pass 26 May 2009 49,456 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 47,574 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 45,345 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 43,981 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 43,981 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P857 AWU is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P857 AWU, 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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P857 AWU is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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