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L50 NOV

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

105,572 mi
Last recorded105,572 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 NOV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 105,572 miles

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.

Pass 26 Jul 2024 104,332 miles

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.

Pass 11 Jul 2023 103,201 miles

Nearside sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2022 101,987 miles

Engine Cover fitted.

Surface rust underside and sills.

Pass 5 Jul 2021 100,834 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2020 100,062 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2019 98,346 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 97,000 miles

Nearside sill corroding

Offside sill corroding

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2017 95,853 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 94,229 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 93,450 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 91,663 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2013 89,754 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2012 87,701 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2011 85,716 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 84,195 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 89,845 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 89,845 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 74,012 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 68,242 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 62,583 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 56,728 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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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.

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