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P900 AJH

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,520 mi
Last recorded102,520 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP900 AJH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 102,520 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 101,164 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 101,164 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2023 100,554 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 95,468 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 92,811 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 92,090 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 91,267 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax disc holder

steering wheel cover loose not allowing proper grip of wheel

Pass 16 May 2017 90,167 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 89,460 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 88,776 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 88,776 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 87,154 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 85,353 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 83,686 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 82,661 miles

Nearside chassis rail is distorted !!!

Offside chassis rail is distorted !!!

Fail 21 May 2008 81,410 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2008 81,410 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 80,210 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 80,206 miles

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

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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P900 AJH is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P900 AJH, 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 P900 AJH registered?

P900 AJH is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P900 AJH safe to buy?

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