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D5 RLK

1996 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,155 mi
Last recorded99,155 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 RLK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 99,155 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 98,889 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 97,815 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 97,470 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 97,470 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 96,857 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 96,084 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 94,480 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 94,023 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 92,830 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 91,241 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 8 Dec 2009 91,241 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 88,684 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 88,684 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 85,444 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 83,175 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 83,175 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 76,944 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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D5 RLK is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D5 RLK, 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 D5 RLK registered?

D5 RLK is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is D5 RLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 RLK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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