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P758 HEM

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,077 mi
Last recorded91,077 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP758 HEM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 91,077 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 90,902 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

N/S/F tyre cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 90,902 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

N/S/F tyre cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 90,775 miles

corrosion suspension

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/f wing damaged

rear arch's corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2014 90,775 miles

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

corrosion suspension

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/f wing damaged

rear arch's corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 90,657 miles

body corrosion

n/s/f wing damaged

surface corrosion suspension & underbody

Fail 17 Apr 2013 90,657 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

body corrosion

n/s/f wing damaged

surface corrosion suspension & underbody

Fail 11 Apr 2012 90,555 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

body damage n/s/f wing

cracking tyres n/s/f & o/s/r

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2012 90,555 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

body damage n/s/f wing

cracking tyres n/s/f & o/s/r

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2011 89,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre cracking

surface corrosion on suspension componants

Pass 21 Apr 2010 87,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all suspension componants rusty

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r & n/s/f tyres cracking

Fail 21 Apr 2010 87,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all suspension componants rusty

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r & n/s/f tyres cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2009 85,517 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

hi handbrake travel

rear hose ferrules rusty

suspension & rear subframe corroding

Fail 6 Apr 2009 85,473 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all suspension components corroding

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear inner wheel arches corroding

Pass 4 Apr 2008 84,313 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 84,313 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 83,525 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 83,525 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 82,972 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 73,234 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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P758 HEM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P758 HEM, 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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P758 HEM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 September 1996.

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