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WAP 94T

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

93,377 mi
Last recorded93,377 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWAP 94T
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 93,377 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 91,113 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 88,915 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 86,912 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 84,864 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 82,749 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 81,373 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 79,239 miles

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 4 Oct 2018 77,540 miles

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

Fail 1 Oct 2018 77,536 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced CHASSIS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

Pass 3 Oct 2017 74,718 miles

General corrosion to underbody

Pass 30 Sep 2016 70,063 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 67,528 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 65,757 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 63,970 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 61,677 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 58,692 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 54,796 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 51,757 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 49,581 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 45,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 41,618 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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WAP 94T is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc 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 WAP 94T, 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 WAP 94T registered?

WAP 94T is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is WAP 94T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WAP 94T 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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