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P360 HMG

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,759 mi
Last recorded58,759 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP360 HMG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 58,759 miles

both front Wiper blades split at ends

Pass 3 Aug 2015 57,558 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 66,240 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 53,660 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 53,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 51,504 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are wearing low on the inner edge

Pass 11 Mar 2011 49,480 miles

both rear tyres are wearing slightly on the inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2010 48,028 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 44,233 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 41,179 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 36,715 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 30,333 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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P360 HMG is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P360 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 P360 HMG registered?

P360 HMG is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P360 HMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P360 HMG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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