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P885 HKL

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,144 mi
Last recorded126,144 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP885 HKL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 126,144 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise surface corrosion on under side

Pass 23 Jun 2014 125,636 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 125,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 123,864 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2012 118,363 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 May 2011 113,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2011 113,035 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 108,678 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 104,526 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 99,410 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 95,287 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 85,868 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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P885 HKL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P885 HKL, 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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What year was P885 HKL registered?

P885 HKL is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 1996.

Is P885 HKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P885 HKL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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