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P964 UNL

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,507 mi
Last recorded75,507 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP964 UNL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2026 75,507 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 74,535 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 73,546 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 72,483 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 72,098 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 71,707 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 71,008 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 70,494 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 69,675 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by T piece (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 68,522 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 67,642 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 66,588 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 65,184 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 63,249 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 61,663 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 60,282 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 57,905 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 56,946 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 53,718 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 48,774 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 42,591 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 UNL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UNL, 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 P964 UNL registered?

P964 UNL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 August 1996.

Is P964 UNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P964 UNL shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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