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C10 LNA

1996 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

125,933 mi
Last recorded125,933 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 LNA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 125,933 miles

Protective wax oil has been sprayed to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 25 Oct 2024 125,049 miles

Protective wax oil has been sprayed to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 15 Oct 2014 121,334 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking up

Fail 13 Oct 2014 121,334 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking up

Pass 16 Oct 2013 117,704 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 115,310 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 115,310 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 May 2010 113,126 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 112,003 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 105,787 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 99,190 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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C10 LNA is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C10 LNA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C10 LNA registered?

C10 LNA is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is C10 LNA safe to buy?

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