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L2 RFP

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,058 mi
Last recorded113,058 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 RFP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 113,058 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion on sill area

Pass 2 May 2018 106,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Apr 2018 106,484 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill-chalked (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

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

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2017 101,478 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 101,439 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 96,344 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 90,799 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s sill is slightly corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2015 90,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s sill is slightly corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2014 89,119 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight corrosion on n/s/r outer sill

Fail 7 Feb 2014 89,119 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 81,267 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 81,259 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 79,451 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 77,030 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 77,030 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 75,739 miles

battery insecure in boot.

both front tyres wearing inner tread pattern.

both rear tyres wearing inner tread pattern.

cluth pedal rubber worn.

stone chip on windsreen in (a) zone.

Pass 5 Sep 2005 70,686 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

stone chip on windsrceen in (a) zone

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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L2 RFP is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 L2 RFP, 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 L2 RFP registered?

L2 RFP is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 June 1996.

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