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P990 DEW

1996 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

72,706 mi
Last recorded72,706 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP990 DEW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 72,706 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 71,646 miles

Front and rear suspension arms corroded

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 71,040 miles

all tyre treads wearing low

front and rear suspension arms starting to corrode

Pass 20 Jan 2023 70,270 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 69,496 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 69,098 miles

rear outer sills corroded but still serviceable

Pass 7 Sep 2019 68,414 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2018 66,855 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 65,651 miles

both sills corroded

rear sub frame corroding

Pass 24 Aug 2016 63,950 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 62,361 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Lower part of sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion Lower part of sill (6.1.B.2)

Slight corrosion to suspension components

Pass 3 Sep 2014 62,290 miles

Suspension system has surface corrosion to various components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 61,364 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 58,405 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2011 55,234 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 May 2011 55,234 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 51,471 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 50,191 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 48,723 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 46,380 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 43,587 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006

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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P990 DEW is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 P990 DEW, 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 P990 DEW registered?

P990 DEW is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P990 DEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P990 DEW shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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