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P469 HAR

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,632 mi
Last recorded68,632 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP469 HAR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 68,632 miles

All 4 tyre valves perished (strong advise)

slight corrosion to underside

Pass 15 Jun 2024 67,798 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 66,503 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 65,656 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

underside of vehicle has been under silled

Pass 8 Jun 2021 63,482 miles

General flaky surface corrosion of all underbody components

Pass 12 Jul 2014 63,322 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 62,736 miles

front coil spring corroded

rusty under side

Fail 15 Jul 2013 62,736 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rusty under side

Pass 20 Jul 2012 62,055 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 62,055 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 59,067 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 57,199 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 53,716 miles

front brake pads worn thin

Pass 19 Jul 2008 51,798 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 50,744 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 46,681 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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P469 HAR is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P469 HAR, 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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P469 HAR is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P469 HAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P469 HAR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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