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P210 HAY

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,099 mi
Last recorded102,099 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP210 HAY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 102,099 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 102,099 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 100,811 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 99,498 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 98,982 miles

advance OSR sill inner & outer

front & rear brake discs corroded

offside mirror cracked

rear brake pipe offside to nearside corroded

slight leak from rocker cover

Pass 15 May 2018 92,716 miles

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

extensive surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

some corrosion to front of o/s outer sill not within a perscribed at time of test

Fail 14 May 2018 92,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm due to wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

extensive surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

some corrosion to front of o/s outer sill not within a perscribed at time of test

Pass 16 May 2017 87,005 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly insecure

o/s rear outer sill repair starting to seperate

slight play at top of steering column/wheel

Pass 12 May 2016 79,352 miles

rear fog light slightly insecure

Pass 13 May 2015 71,643 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 71,643 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 15 May 2014 65,135 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rust blisters on chassis

snow tyres fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2012 64,100 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear brake disc, braking surface area partialy corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 62,131 miles

underbody componant rusty

Pass 20 May 2010 57,949 miles

Accident damage to N/S/F wing & O/S door

All suspension components corroding

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2010 57,941 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Accident damage to N/S/F wing & O/S door

All suspension components corroding

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 53,231 miles

corrosion to all 4 brake flexi hose ferrules

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to front suspension arms / sub-frame

rear inner brake pads low

Fail 7 May 2009 53,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion to all 4 brake flexi hose ferrules

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to front suspension arms / sub-frame

rear inner brake pads low

Pass 8 May 2008 48,614 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 47,429 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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P210 HAY is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P210 HAY, 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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P210 HAY is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 November 1996.

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