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P8 ESW

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,982 mi
Last recorded165,982 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 ESW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 165,982 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2025 165,634 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 160,390 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 154,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 138,940 miles

Both inner sills have surface rust

Pass 22 Jun 2021 138,188 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 134,046 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 134,046 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 116,679 miles

Both rear inner sills are starting to rust

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 107,916 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 107,916 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 102,046 miles

Central stop light not working

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 100,367 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 100,325 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 97,021 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 89,412 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 May 2014 89,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 82,966 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 73,575 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 66,823 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 59,516 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 67,185 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 55,315 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 52,944 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 49,351 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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P8 ESW is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P8 ESW, 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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P8 ESW is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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