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P946 HYB

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

70,275 mi
Last recorded70,275 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP946 HYB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 70,275 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 70,203 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 70,114 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 69,921 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 69,860 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 69,618 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 69,362 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 69,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 68,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 68,576 miles

both front tyres worn uneven

Pass 17 Sep 2016 68,122 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 10 Sep 2015 67,988 miles

both front tyres wearing on the outer edges

Pass 18 Sep 2014 67,554 miles

Both front tyres worn on the outer edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 66,861 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the edges

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2012 66,193 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Sep 2011 64,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 64,907 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)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 64,097 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 22 Sep 2009 62,957 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 60,794 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 58,668 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 56,782 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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P946 HYB is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 P946 HYB, 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 P946 HYB registered?

P946 HYB is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P946 HYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P946 HYB shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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