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P984 BJU

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

67,496 mi
Last recorded67,496 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP984 BJU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 67,496 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

General corrosion under vehicle

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicle has underseal

Pass 6 Feb 2025 67,040 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 67,024 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding felt at wheel (1.2.1 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 66,248 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 65,214 miles

h/brake effort on limit

Pass 10 Dec 2021 64,515 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 63,896 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 63,891 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 62,961 miles

corosion setting in at n/s sill

h/brake effort on limit n/s weak

Pass 6 Dec 2018 61,602 miles

corosion setting in at n/s sill

h/brake effort on limit n/s weak

Pass 10 Nov 2017 60,193 miles

corrosion setting in at both outer sills

Fail 10 Nov 2017 60,193 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

corrosion setting in at both outer sills

Pass 11 Nov 2016 57,730 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 54,567 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 54,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 51,196 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 46,293 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 41,193 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 35,536 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 32,172 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 32,172 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 28,634 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 25,646 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 23,646 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 21,831 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 20,286 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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P984 BJU is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P984 BJU, 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 P984 BJU registered?

P984 BJU is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 October 1996.

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The MOT history for P984 BJU shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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