MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,488 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
ADVISE ENGINE OIL LEAK
ADVISE O/S/R TYRE SIDE WALL POOR CONDITION
ADVISE BOTH REAR SILLS POOR CONDITION
NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISE BOTH REAR SILLS POOR CONDITION
NAIL IN N/S/R TYRE
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre worn inner edge
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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P742 DHH is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 P742 DHH, 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 P742 DHH registered?
P742 DHH is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 December 1996.
Is P742 DHH safe to buy?
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