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P964 JKK

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,125 mi
Last recorded59,125 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP964 JKK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 59,125 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 68,797 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 59,408 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 58,010 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 57,449 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 57,427 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded / holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded / holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 56,951 miles

corrosion started on n/s & o/s rear outer sills

Fail 14 Jun 2021 56,950 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion started on n/s & o/s rear outer sills

Pass 9 Jun 2020 56,314 miles

front and rear suspension components some heavy surface corrosion

handbrake nearing efficiency limit

rear of outer sills corroded/blistering

Pass 17 Jun 2019 55,550 miles

o/s & n/s rear of outer sills corroded

surface corrosion various components vehicle underside

Pass 20 Jun 2018 54,830 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 54,316 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 53,018 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 57,809 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 57,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 49,095 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 46,972 miles

both front wiper blades split on ends

Pass 20 Jan 2012 45,275 miles

TYRES BADLY PERISHED!

Pass 17 Jan 2011 41,903 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 39,614 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 38,148 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 36,056 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 34,171 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 31,222 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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P964 JKK is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P964 JKK, 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 P964 JKK registered?

P964 JKK is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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