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P370 HSP

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,698 mi
Last recorded83,698 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP370 HSP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 83,698 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 80,304 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 77,165 miles

both rear outer sills corroding

Pass 4 Feb 2011 74,918 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 70,160 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 70,112 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 66,120 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 64,193 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipe

Pass 10 Apr 2007 56,888 miles

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

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

sidewall cracking all tyres and wear rear tyres

Pass 19 Apr 2006 47,813 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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P370 HSP is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P370 HSP, 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 P370 HSP registered?

P370 HSP is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 November 1996.

Is P370 HSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P370 HSP shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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