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H22 TUP

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

76,489 mi
Last recorded76,489 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH22 TUP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 76,489 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 75,117 miles

rear subframe corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 8 Sep 2023 74,993 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 74,991 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 74,131 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 74,131 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/ floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2020 73,764 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inside of inner arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear of outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 73,718 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 73,634 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 73,509 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 73,509 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 73,197 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 72,844 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Jun 2014 72,202 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 72,149 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 72,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 70,874 miles

Several front and Rear suspension componants showing signs of corrosion

Fail 22 Jun 2012 70,858 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Several front and Rear suspension componants showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2011 69,449 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 68,031 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 68,029 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Only just achieved successfull emissions result

Pass 21 Jul 2009 67,064 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 64,840 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 62,058 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 57,971 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 57,971 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2005 50,630 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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H22 TUP is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 H22 TUP, 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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What year was H22 TUP registered?

H22 TUP is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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