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P896 HUX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,803 mi
Last recorded102,803 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP896 HUX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2012 102,803 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 102,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 90,200 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2011 90,200 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2010 85,906 miles

centre stop light inoperative ( disconnected )

inner surface of front brake discs pitted

offside seat belt starting to fluff

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 23 Sep 2009 83,209 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2009 83,209 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2008 79,719 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 79,710 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2007 72,989 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 65,562 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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P896 HUX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,499 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 P896 HUX, 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 27 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P896 HUX registered?

P896 HUX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 October 1999.

Is P896 HUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P896 HUX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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