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P522 HNF

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

82,080 mi
Last recorded82,080 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP522 HNF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 13 Mar 2010 82,080 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 77,298 miles

engine oil leak

slight leak on offside rear axle seal

Pass 14 Mar 2008 72,741 miles

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

both outer sills corroding

Pass 16 Mar 2007 67,755 miles

both sill corroded

disc pads worn both nearside

Pass 30 Mar 2006 63,161 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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P522 HNF is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P522 HNF, 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 P522 HNF registered?

P522 HNF is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P522 HNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P522 HNF shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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