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P211 HBG

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

160,536 mi
Last recorded160,536 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP211 HBG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 160,536 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2026 160,460 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 May 2025 157,710 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 157,705 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 153,672 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2023 149,941 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 147,335 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 144,114 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 144,085 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 140,498 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 134,281 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 134,159 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 132,925 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 132,923 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 129,415 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 129,394 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings INNER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 126,193 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 126,193 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 123,432 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 120,476 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 120,476 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 117,933 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 117,933 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 113,738 miles

advise repairs to nearside and offside sills---corrosion evident.

Pass 18 Feb 2010 108,307 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 108,307 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 107,935 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 107,935 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2008 103,841 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear of sills corroded

Fail 20 May 2008 103,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear of sills corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2007 97,721 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 97,712 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 85,207 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 85,183 miles

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

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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P211 HBG is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 P211 HBG, 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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P211 HBG is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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