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P807 HKO

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

145,952 mi
Last recorded145,952 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP807 HKO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 145,952 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 145,635 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 145,155 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 142,660 miles

O/S/F and O/S/R wheel arches corroding

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 142,657 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2017 134,648 miles

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

offside rear outer sill is corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 125,832 miles

Front brakes imbalanced

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread almost to excess (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner sill holed and corroded in non prescribed area at rear end

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Sep 2016 125,832 miles

Front brakes imbalanced

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread almost to excess (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Inner sill holed and corroded in non prescribed area at rear end

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 124,435 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged almost to excess (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nail nearside rear tyre

oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2015 124,435 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged almost to excess (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nail nearside rear tyre

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 123,319 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

light corrosion on nearside and offside rear outer door sills!

Pass 25 Sep 2013 122,059 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both outer sills slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

front coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge/cracking on outer sidewall

nearside rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2013 122,059 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both outer sills slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

front coil springs corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge/cracking on outer sidewall

nearside rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2012 120,993 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

front coil springs corroded

front registration plate damaged

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2012 120,993 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

front coil springs corroded

front registration plate damaged

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2011 118,619 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre starting to wear on edges

Fail 30 Sep 2011 118,619 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 27 Sep 2010 116,528 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front cliper damp

nearside rear tyre worn

offside rear tyre worn and cuts in tread

Fail 27 Sep 2010 116,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front cliper damp

nearside rear tyre worn

offside rear tyre worn and cuts in tread

Pass 22 Sep 2009 113,839 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Sep 2009 113,839 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 110,580 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 110,580 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

front anti roll bar bushes worn

metal brake pipes corroded

nearside front brakes slightly binding

nearside sill corroded

offside front wheel slightly buckled

offside rear road wheel slightly buckled

offside sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2007 106,583 miles

child seat fitted during test

front number plate cracked

heat sheild lose

offside front brake pipes rusty

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2006 98,944 miles

front metal brake pipes corroded

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 HKO is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 P807 HKO, 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 HKO is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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