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P920 XEL

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

151,969 mi
Last recorded151,969 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP920 XEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 151,969 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General corrosion to underbody

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 149,700 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 138,080 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 121,542 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 120,618 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 119,494 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 118,005 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 117,071 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 116,523 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 116,509 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 115,446 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 31 Mar 2014 113,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 105,877 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 88,279 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 75,030 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 62,276 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 50,729 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 42,241 miles

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

nearside rear handbrake effort low.

Pass 5 Oct 2007 40,696 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 38,536 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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P920 XEL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 P920 XEL, 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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P920 XEL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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