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P339 HMG

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

136,042 mi
Last recorded136,042 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP339 HMG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 136,042 miles

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

coolant leak

nearside rear outer arch going rusty

oil leaking from engine

Fail 17 May 2018 136,031 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking along floor (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

coolant leak

nearside rear outer arch going rusty

oil leaking from engine

Pass 3 Jun 2017 130,214 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 130,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side lights operates when pedal is pressed (1.2.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 121,748 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 121,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom mounting outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 121,150 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 121,150 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 117,072 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 112,056 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 107,963 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 107,963 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 107,860 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 101,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 101,898 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 94,008 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 94,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 87,207 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 87,185 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 74,794 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 67,293 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 67,293 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 60,078 miles

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

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

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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P339 HMG is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 P339 HMG, 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 P339 HMG registered?

P339 HMG is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 1996.

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