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B300 STT

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,658 mi
Last recorded95,658 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB300 STT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 95,658 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 93,437 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 90,892 miles

Nearside park brake reading poor .just passed efficiency

slight movement nearside seat belt latch

Pass 25 Oct 2017 88,497 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 86,012 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 83,356 miles

All tyres wearing low on tread.

Oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2015 83,353 miles

Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside rear inner sill has a hole where the panels don't meet. (6.1.B.2)

All tyres wearing low on tread.

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 80,610 miles

some surface corrosion to nearside outer sill and offside inner sill

Pass 28 Oct 2013 77,894 miles

slight corrosion o/s/r inner sill fixing

Pass 5 Nov 2012 75,237 miles

exhaust front heatshield loose

handbrake travel high

offside rear inner sill corroding

Pass 1 Nov 2011 72,689 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 69,606 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 69,606 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 65,709 miles

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

front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 5 Nov 2008 61,700 miles

front wipers just starting to smear screen

Fail 31 Oct 2008 61,640 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front wipers just starting to smear screen

Pass 5 Nov 2007 57,795 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 53,563 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 49,069 miles

Slight smear on front wipers

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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B300 STT is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 B300 STT, 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 B300 STT registered?

B300 STT is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 November 1996.

Is B300 STT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B300 STT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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