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H932 SEP

1996 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,972 mi
Last recorded99,972 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH932 SEP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 99,972 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 99,963 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 99,089 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 96,317 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2022 96,317 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 93,635 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 91,865 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 89,895 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 88,697 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 88,688 miles

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 88,453 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 88,453 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 88,393 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 87,794 miles

n/s rear outter cill

o/s rear cill to floor

Pass 7 Jun 2011 86,494 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 85,140 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 82,714 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 80,788 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 74,142 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 68,108 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.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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H932 SEP is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 H932 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H932 SEP registered?

H932 SEP is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 October 1996.

Is H932 SEP safe to buy?

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