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P964 PKJ

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

188,005 mi
Last recorded188,005 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP964 PKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2026 188,005 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor/arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear suspension noisy

underside and components corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2025 187,994 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits sounds like misfiring as well. (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust system insecure Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Mid exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached Both (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Both inner sills corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

lower radiator cradle missing

Pass 20 Apr 2024 183,633 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all rubber hangers (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear number plate lamp incorrectly fitted

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

both inner sills have surface corrosion

lower radiator cradle missing

Pass 6 Feb 2023 176,932 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

General surface corrosion through out lower parts of vehicle

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 170,137 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

general surface corrosion through out lower parts of the vehicle and suspension components

welded repairs on vehicle covered in mastic coating

Fail 29 Jan 2022 170,132 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

general surface corrosion through out lower parts of the vehicle and suspension components

welded repairs on vehicle covered in mastic coating

Pass 29 Sep 2020 159,487 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 156,913 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 151,379 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 151,323 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 151,302 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced underneath (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced underneath (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

offside front lower floor corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2017 145,815 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 146,715 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

all brake pads low

Pass 1 Jul 2016 144,915 miles

offside front tyre perished

Fail 1 Jul 2016 144,915 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre perished

Pass 29 Jul 2015 141,750 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 141,730 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 138,158 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 138,154 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 137,645 miles

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

o/s/r tyre splitting up

o/s/r wheel arch corroding

Pass 26 May 2012 136,924 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 136,263 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear wheel archs slightly corroding

Fail 13 Nov 2010 136,263 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear wheel archs slightly corroding

Pass 6 Nov 2009 134,758 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 134,758 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 132,050 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 132,050 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 9 Nov 2007 128,231 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 128,231 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 126,235 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 126,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Nov 2005 118,876 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 PKJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PKJ, 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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P964 PKJ is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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