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H731 SEP

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,573 mi
Last recorded79,573 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH731 SEP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 79,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 79,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 68,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 68,284 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 65,489 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 65,473 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 64,266 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 64,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Sep 2012 62,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 62,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 60,831 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 59,984 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 57,837 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 55,449 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 52,942 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 48,626 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 48,626 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 47,634 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 47,634 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 46,718 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 46,718 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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H731 SEP is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H731 SEP, 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 H731 SEP registered?

H731 SEP is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 July 1996.

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