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L2 WMX

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

140,461 mi
Last recorded140,461 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL2 WMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 140,461 miles

Underside corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2023 135,485 miles

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 4 Sep 2015 131,267 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2015 131,267 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 131,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 124,065 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyre treads low on outer edges

n/s/r tyre tread low at centre section

Fail 24 Jul 2014 124,065 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyre treads low on outer edges

n/s/r tyre tread low at centre section

Pass 26 Mar 2013 121,308 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 119,544 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 119,544 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 119,490 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

condition of offside rear inner sill

Pass 23 Feb 2010 117,254 miles

condition of offside rear floor

offside front steering rack tie rod bend

Pass 12 Feb 2009 113,362 miles

condition of nearside rear & offside rear outer sill

condition of offside rear inner sill

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall perish

Pass 12 Jan 2008 111,307 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

condition of nearside rear & offside rear outer sill

Pass 11 Aug 2006 102,321 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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L2 WMX is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 L2 WMX, 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 WMX registered?

L2 WMX is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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