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P569 HNT

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,313 mi
Last recorded87,313 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP569 HNT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2012 87,313 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front brake flexis corroded

Both rear brake flexis corroded

Front antiroll bar corroded

Offside front position light lens cracked

Rear antiroll bar corroded

Rear exhaust shield corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2011 83,878 miles

Front brake flexis corroded

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Rear brake flexis corroded

Rear silencer baffles loose

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2011 83,878 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake flexis corroded

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Nearside rear wheel binding slightly

Rear brake flexis corroded

Rear silencer baffles loose

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2010 80,069 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads worn

Fail 9 Jul 2010 80,068 miles

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

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

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

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 29 Jun 2009 75,857 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 71,981 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 71,977 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

n-s-f wheel has one wheel nut missing

Pass 3 Jan 2007 63,420 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 63,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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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P569 HNT is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P569 HNT, 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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P569 HNT is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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