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H307 MPE

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

61,495 mi
Last recorded61,495 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH307 MPE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2021 61,495 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Anti slip pedal rubber worn and deteriorated (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area and mounting points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2021 61,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp When position lights are operated the stop lights are inoperative. Suspect bulbs fitted incorrectly (4.3.3 (b))

Alternator belt deteriorated

Alternator securing bracket bolt adrift

Brake pedal wearing smooth Anti slip pedal rubber worn and deteriorated (1.1.2 (c))

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear High level stop light is very dim

Front Windscreen washer not working Empty (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area and mounting points corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Both very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 52,486 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

aircon pipes insecure

handbrake travel.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 52,358 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 52,358 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 51,032 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both outer sills corroded at rear

steering column slightly noisey

Fail 20 Mar 2015 51,032 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both outer sills corroded at rear

clicking from steering rack offside

Pass 15 Mar 2014 49,334 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear outer sills corroded

offside reasr tyre perished

Fail 12 Mar 2014 49,283 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear outer sills corroded

offside reasr tyre perished

Pass 12 Mar 2013 47,984 miles

outer sills at rear corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2012 47,160 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 47,123 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 45,405 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 45,405 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 43,905 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 40,010 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 36,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 32,858 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 30,544 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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H307 MPE 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 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H307 MPE, 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 H307 MPE registered?

H307 MPE is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 September 1996.

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