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P92 EVO

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

71,532 mi
Last recorded71,532 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP92 EVO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 71,532 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 71,129 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 70,645 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 68,542 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 66,560 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 65,311 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 64,805 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 62,449 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 59,017 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 56,147 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 56,143 miles

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 53,875 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 53,833 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 53,160 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 52,000 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 51,102 miles

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

windscreen scratched but not restricting view

Pass 12 Jan 2012 48,439 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 42,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 42,961 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 40,937 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 39,049 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2007 36,070 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 35,990 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 33,356 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 30,444 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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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P92 EVO is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P92 EVO, 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

How do I check the history of P92 EVO?

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What year was P92 EVO registered?

P92 EVO is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P92 EVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P92 EVO shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P92 EVO have outstanding finance?

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