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P911 YOD

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,332 mi
Last recorded132,332 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP911 YOD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 132,332 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 131,650 miles

All tyres over 10 years old

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti roll bar drop links cracking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear anti roll bar drop links starting to break up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 131,646 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting NSF outer body seal holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

All tyres over 10 years old

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti roll bar drop links cracking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear anti roll bar drop links starting to break up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 1 Feb 2024 130,838 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 130,835 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Nearside front chassis leg, holed and corroded ( marked in yellow ) (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 130,823 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 130,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 130,820 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 129,423 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 10 Sep 2011 129,423 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 119,956 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 119,949 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 109,305 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2009 109,303 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 101,282 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

chassis and suspension components rusty

front screen stonechipped

previous welding repairs

Pass 21 Sep 2007 92,299 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 92,299 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

near side outer sill corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2006 81,785 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both outer sills rusty

chassis and suspension components rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2005 68,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P911 YOD is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P911 YOD, 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 P911 YOD registered?

P911 YOD is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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