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P936 PUM

1996 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,573 mi
Last recorded124,573 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP936 PUM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 124,573 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 124,490 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 121,726 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 124,080 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 119,180 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 117,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 114,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 112,171 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 109,861 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 109,861 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 109,623 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 109,623 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2015 109,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

offside sill slightly corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2014 108,578 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 108,530 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 108,064 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 107,677 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 106,392 miles

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 105,529 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 104,243 miles

cracks in offside rear inner sidewall

Pass 18 Oct 2007 102,232 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2007 102,232 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 100,507 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 100,507 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 97,028 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 44,770 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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P936 PUM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P936 PUM, 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 P936 PUM registered?

P936 PUM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 October 1996.

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