MOT Status
ValidMileage
105,572 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Arch/wing cover rusting and loose.
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rust wheel arches/lower panels.
Sealant on previous weld repairs.
Surface rust underside.
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rust starting wheel arches and outer panels.
Surface rust underside.
Welding repairs have sealant on.
Nearside sill corroded
Offside sill corroded
Engine Cover fitted.
Surface rust underside and sills.
Nearside outer sill corroded
Offside outer sill corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine cover fitted
engine cover fitted
Nearside sill corroding
Offside sill corroding
oil leak
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre cut in outer sidewall
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
hand brake travel
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L50 NOV is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.
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 L50 NOV, 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 L50 NOV registered?
L50 NOV is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 1996.
Is L50 NOV safe to buy?
The MOT history for L50 NOV shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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