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P905 PRL

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,042 mi
Last recorded60,042 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP905 PRL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 60,042 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 59,083 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 57,964 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 56,654 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 56,553 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 56,373 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 55,914 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 55,246 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 53,766 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 52,100 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 48,997 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 48,996 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2014 46,736 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 46,732 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 44,915 miles

All suspension arms are slightly corroded, but not considered to be excessive.

Front & rear anti-roll bars are slightly corroded, but not considered to be seriously weakened.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2012 44,071 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 41,921 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 41,921 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 40,672 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 40,670 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 39,220 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 37,420 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 35,559 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 35,559 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 33,598 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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P905 PRL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 P905 PRL, 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 P905 PRL registered?

P905 PRL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 December 1996.

Is P905 PRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P905 PRL shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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