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P899 LMO

1996 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

181,412 mi
Last recorded181,412 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP899 LMO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 181,412 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 181,411 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 May 2025 180,559 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 180,550 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 179,024 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 172,503 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 158,425 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 144,344 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 144,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2012 140,323 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 134,247 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 129,988 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside rear foglamp discoloured

Pass 26 Nov 2009 117,259 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 108,872 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 104,344 miles

Coolant leak

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

front offside wheel bearing slight creak

rear near side tyre several small cracks inside edge

Fail 28 Nov 2007 104,344 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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

front offside wheel bearing slight creak

rear near side tyre several small cracks inside edge

Fail 30 Oct 2007 104,168 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 83,928 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 83,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P899 LMO is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P899 LMO, 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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What year was P899 LMO registered?

P899 LMO is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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