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P808 HKD

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,693 mi
Last recorded128,693 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP808 HKD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 128,693 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 128,615 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 128,588 miles

Nearside Front brake binding

corrosion on front & rear subframes & suspension arms

Pass 12 Nov 2022 128,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

chip in windscreen

corrosion on front & rear subframes & suspension arms

Pass 16 Oct 2021 128,545 miles

corrosion floors to sill

corrosion on front and rear subframe and suspension components

Fail 16 Oct 2021 128,545 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

corrosion floors to sill

corrosion on front and rear subframe and suspension components

Pass 9 Oct 2020 128,511 miles

corrosion and repairs to n/s and o/s floor to sills and rear undersills

corrosion on front and rear suspension arms

Fail 3 Oct 2020 128,510 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

corrosion and repairs to n/s and o/s floor to sills and rear undersills

corrosion on front and rear suspension arms

Pass 18 Apr 2015 128,442 miles

condition of front anti roll bar bushes

condition of front tyres

corrosion on o/s/f & centre floor to sills

Pass 4 Apr 2014 128,315 miles

both front tyres 2mm

condition of all front ball joint rubbers and anti-roll bar link rubbers

condition of rear brake disc's

corrosion n/s/r outer sill BORDERLINE

corrosion o/s/r chassis rail

corrosion on fuel pipes

heavy underside corrosion to all of vehicle

oil leak on engine

repairs to n/s and o/s floor to sills

Fail 26 Mar 2014 128,312 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres 2mm

condition of all front ball joint rubbers and anti-roll bar link rubbers

condition of rear brake disc's

corrosion n/s/r outer sill BORDERLINE

corrosion o/s/r chassis rail

corrosion on fuel pipes

heavy underside corrosion to all of vehicle

oil leak on engine

repairs to n/s and o/s floor to sills

Pass 24 Apr 2013 126,037 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside 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)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 126,037 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside 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)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 119,014 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 118,977 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 105,060 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 105,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 95,891 miles

under vehicle components & body showing signs of corrosion & would benifit from clean & waxoyl

Fail 20 Jul 2009 95,891 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

under vehicle components & body showing signs of corrosion & would benifit from clean & waxoyl

Pass 19 Aug 2008 89,325 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 80,323 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 80,323 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 74,097 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 74,097 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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P808 HKD is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P808 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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P808 HKD is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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