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P9 JER

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

51,788 mi
Last recorded51,788 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP9 JER
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 51,788 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 49,071 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 46,456 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 45,148 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 42,622 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 42,574 miles
Fail 5 May 2021 42,569 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 42,350 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 41,455 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 40,781 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 40,024 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 39,243 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 38,542 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 37,725 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 37,038 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 36,116 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 35,294 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 34,260 miles

Both front inner brake pads starting to get low?

Both outer washer jets weak.

Pass 15 Aug 2008 32,865 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 31,952 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 31,112 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 30,069 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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P9 JER is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc 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 P9 JER, 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 P9 JER registered?

P9 JER is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 August 1996.

Is P9 JER safe to buy?

The MOT history for P9 JER 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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