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P770 HET

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

38,954 mi
Last recorded38,954 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP770 HET
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 38,954 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 38,227 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 38,108 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 37,699 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 37,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 36,609 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 36,532 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 36,279 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 36,125 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 35,729 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 35,518 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 35,507 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 35,140 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 32,488 miles

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

Slight corrosion present on brake pipes

Pass 18 Oct 2012 31,029 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 30,595 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 30,226 miles

all brake pads worn

Pass 27 May 2009 30,116 miles

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

offside front tyre worn

Pass 27 May 2008 29,933 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2007 29,421 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap seal perished on edges

Fail 25 Jun 2007 29,421 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap seal perished on edges

Pass 3 May 2006 28,691 miles

Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 May 2006 28,691 miles

Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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P770 HET is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P770 HET, 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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P770 HET is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 September 1996.

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