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H576 LFC

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,201 mi
Last recorded195,201 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH576 LFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 195,201 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 194,638 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 194,638 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 190,583 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 183,295 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 183,295 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 178,186 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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H576 LFC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H576 LFC, 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 H576 LFC registered?

H576 LFC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 October 1996.

Is H576 LFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H576 LFC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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