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A19 MLO

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

65,965 mi
Last recorded65,965 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 MLO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 65,965 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes badly perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 64,817 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 62,367 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 59,553 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 57,274 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 55,043 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 53,575 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 50,749 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 50,749 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 50,311 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 50,009 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 49,343 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 48,954 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 48,498 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 47,929 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 46,934 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 45,650 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 44,635 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 43,229 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 42,017 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 38,573 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 35,119 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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A19 MLO is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 A19 MLO, 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 A19 MLO registered?

A19 MLO is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 June 1996.

Is A19 MLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 MLO shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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