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P976 KWE

1996 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,352 mi
Last recorded75,352 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP976 KWE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 75,352 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 65,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 65,551 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 56,303 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 54,861 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 53,746 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 52,267 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 50,856 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 48,649 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 47,197 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 45,622 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 43,933 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 42,316 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 40,617 miles

both rear outer sills/ seat belt areas showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 May 2010 39,793 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 39,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2009 39,365 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 39,287 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion in o/s/r outer sill

Fail 31 Mar 2008 39,287 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

corrosion in o/s/r outer sill

Pass 29 Mar 2007 36,977 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 32,569 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 32,543 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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P976 KWE is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P976 KWE, 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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P976 KWE is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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