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L11 UKM

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

113,605 mi
Last recorded113,605 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 UKM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 113,605 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 113,204 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 111,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 109,215 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 106,661 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth wearing on the edge (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 105,534 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 105,511 miles

both offside tyres outer sidewalls cracking

Fail 13 Mar 2018 105,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner sill as marked (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel as marked (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking below power steering pump (2.3.3b)

both offside tyres outer sidewalls cracking

Pass 4 Aug 2016 105,458 miles

all brake pipes slight corrosion

all suspension arms corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2015 105,185 miles

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

all suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2015 105,185 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 104,422 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 101,010 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 101,010 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2012 97,836 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 96,632 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 96,632 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 94,985 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 93,237 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 91,141 miles

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

corrosion of front brake discs inner faces of discs

corrosion of n/s and o/s rear of outer sills

Fail 16 May 2007 88,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 May 2007 88,405 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 May 2006 85,226 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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L11 UKM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 L11 UKM, 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 L11 UKM registered?

L11 UKM is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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