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P95 RUL

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,599 mi
Last recorded137,599 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP95 RUL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 137,599 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 137,541 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 136,080 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 136,080 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 133,043 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 130,988 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 129,238 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 129,183 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 129,085 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Aug 2012 129,085 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Aug 2011 128,979 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 128,979 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2009 127,923 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 127,923 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 126,431 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 126,431 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 123,796 miles

Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre sidewalls slightly damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2006 121,482 miles

o/s/f tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not exposing cords

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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P95 RUL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P95 RUL, 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 P95 RUL registered?

P95 RUL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 August 1996.

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