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L6 MPX

1996 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,259 mi
Last recorded89,259 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 MPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 89,259 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 87,998 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 87,367 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 87,359 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2020 86,480 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 83,954 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 24 Apr 2018 81,553 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 81,549 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 78,901 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 76,262 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 73,357 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 73,357 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 70,837 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 68,013 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 65,166 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2011 62,185 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 59,023 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 56,242 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 53,100 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 49,137 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 44,235 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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L6 MPX is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 L6 MPX, 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 L6 MPX registered?

L6 MPX is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 May 1996.

Is L6 MPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L6 MPX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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