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P816 HKO

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

165,255 mi
Last recorded165,255 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP816 HKO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 165,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 165,230 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 160,902 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 156,639 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 156,639 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 153,291 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 153,277 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 149,827 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 149,827 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 141,992 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 141,992 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2009 123,891 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 123,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 114,800 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 114,800 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 109,626 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 109,626 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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P816 HKO is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P816 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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P816 HKO is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 October 1996.

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