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P807 HKD

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

65,533 mi
Last recorded65,533 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP807 HKD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 65,533 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 64,417 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 63,008 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 61,750 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 60,079 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 58,784 miles

off side outer and inner sill slight corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2019 57,735 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 57,735 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 56,393 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 56,393 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 54,834 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 52,822 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill slight corrosion

Offside Rear Outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2015 51,360 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 49,868 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2013 47,825 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 45,854 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 45,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 44,232 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 42,591 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 41,144 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 39,383 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 37,633 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 35,807 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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P807 HKD 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 P807 HKD, 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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P807 HKD is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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