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K20 CLC

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,532 mi
Last recorded42,532 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK20 CLC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2025 42,532 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre nearing limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 42,472 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 42,287 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 42,276 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 42,046 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 41,695 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 41,308 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 41,203 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 40,944 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 40,665 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 40,552 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 40,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 39,864 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 39,620 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 39,490 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 39,208 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 38,931 miles

May require attention to sills next MOT

Pass 26 Sep 2008 38,498 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 37,999 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 37,451 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 36,977 miles

Due to child seat being fitted unable to fully examine passenger seat belt and passenger seat security

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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K20 CLC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K20 CLC, 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 K20 CLC registered?

K20 CLC is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is K20 CLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K20 CLC shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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