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P98 KJA

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

87,894 mi
Last recorded87,894 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP98 KJA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 87,894 miles

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

Front Plate Slightly Damaged

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 86,541 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 82,206 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

underside minor corrosion

Fail 20 Oct 2022 82,183 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear drop links perished but no movement found

Fail 2 Aug 2022 82,129 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.45 with a max of 0.30 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn smooth on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides sills highly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

fuel filter insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2021 78,135 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 74,990 miles

Advise rear end of sills have been repaired

Advise surface corrosion to rear brake discs

Nearside Front Advise wheel close to wheel arch (looks to have gone back slightly ) but is acceptable

Nearside Front Wheel arch inner has been repaired

Fail 24 Jun 2020 74,983 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 74,750 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 74,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 74,245 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 73,675 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2006 73,675 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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P98 KJA is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P98 KJA, 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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P98 KJA is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 September 1996.

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