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L367 APH

1996 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

190,665 mi
Last recorded190,665 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL367 APH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 190,665 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 190,663 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 186,608 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 178,140 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 178,140 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 165,937 miles

NSR Tyre is wearing on the inside of the tread

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2013 165,850 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

NSR Tyre is wearing on the inside of the tread

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2012 154,036 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r outer sill cover panel corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2011 151,457 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2011 151,457 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 144,342 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 144,340 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 138,230 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 138,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 130,957 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 130,957 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 129,494 miles

both outer sills corroded. †o/s/r brake discs shown signs of overheating. †slight dampness around o/s/f brake caliper.

Pass 7 Sep 2006 126,423 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 126,394 miles

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

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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L367 APH is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 L367 APH, 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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L367 APH is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 1996.

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