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K2 LHK

1996 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

40,160 mi
Last recorded40,160 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK2 LHK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 40,160 miles

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 39,957 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 39,691 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 39,478 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 39,478 miles

Central Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 39,214 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 38,943 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 38,943 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 38,709 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear of vehicle body corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 38,054 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to Rear under body . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear suspension arms and related components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 38,011 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to Rear under body . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear suspension arms and related components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 37,477 miles

Body has slight corrosion Off side and Near side inner and outer sills slightly corroded. (6.1.B.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear suspension arms upper and lower corroded but not seriously weakened. (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension mounting areas front and rear. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 37,477 miles

Body has slight corrosion Off side and Near side inner and outer sills slightly corroded. (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear suspension arms upper and lower corroded but not seriously weakened. (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Suspension mounting areas front and rear. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 36,766 miles

Front subframe slightly corroded

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All upper and lower suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 36,748 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front subframe slightly corroded

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All upper and lower suspension arms (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 36,084 miles

corrosion to both n/s & o/s inner & outer cills

Pass 4 Aug 2014 35,082 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 6 Aug 2013 33,944 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 33,944 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 33,221 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 33,221 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 32,060 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 32,055 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 31,250 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 31,208 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 29,796 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 29,796 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 28,628 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 27,054 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 25,818 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 25,818 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2006 25,798 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2005 25,024 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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K2 LHK is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 K2 LHK, 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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K2 LHK is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 May 1996.

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