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P944 PHW

1996 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

41,914 mi
Last recorded41,914 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP944 PHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 41,914 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 41,753 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 41,672 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 41,548 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 41,344 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 41,178 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 41,169 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 40,918 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 40,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50x15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 40,561 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 40,391 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 40,100 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 39,843 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 39,394 miles

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Pass 7 Aug 2012 38,987 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2011 38,775 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 38,505 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 38,139 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 37,757 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 37,528 miles

advance corrosion on front + rear suspension arms + anti-roll bars

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 2 Aug 2006 37,230 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 36,909 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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P944 PHW is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P944 PHW, 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 P944 PHW registered?

P944 PHW is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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