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P989 TBV

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

15,752 mi
Last recorded15,752 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP989 TBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 15,752 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 15,566 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 15,254 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 15,048 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 14,852 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 14,752 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 14,462 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 14,270 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 13,981 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2016 13,509 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 13,173 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 12,351 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 11,824 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 11,111 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 9,618 miles

offside front tyre is starting to crack up on the side wall

rear discs are slightly corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2010 7,370 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 3,991 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 3,969 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 3,909 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 3,909 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 3,813 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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P989 TBV 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 95.2%.

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 P989 TBV, 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 P989 TBV registered?

P989 TBV is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P989 TBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P989 TBV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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