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P899 YPB

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,977 mi
Last recorded64,977 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP899 YPB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 64,977 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear suspension components corroded

underseal applied to underbody of vehicle

Pass 6 Aug 2024 61,417 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2024 61,283 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of inner sill and inner wheel arch corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

nearside and offside front floor corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2023 61,271 miles

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

corrosion rear of nearside sill /inner wheel arch..offside front brake binding

Pass 27 Apr 2022 60,829 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 60,822 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Offside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 59,404 miles

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

Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 58,064 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 55,424 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 54,249 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 53,579 miles

front outer sills corroded but not in any perscribed areas

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2014 52,355 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 51,394 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 51,394 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 50,272 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 48,659 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)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 47,138 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 45,683 miles

wipers smear

Pass 4 Jan 2008 44,058 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 42,199 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 39,728 miles

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 YPB is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P899 YPB, 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 P899 YPB registered?

P899 YPB is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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