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L93 STP

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

54,848 mi
Last recorded54,848 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL93 STP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 54,848 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 54,606 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 54,402 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 53,172 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 51,805 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 50,272 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

Fail 31 Mar 2014 50,271 miles

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

Corrosion under vehicle

Pass 6 Apr 2013 49,452 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 48,226 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 46,050 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 42,089 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 39,458 miles

Handbrake lever comes up quite high

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 37,629 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 36,397 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 33,511 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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L93 STP is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 L93 STP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L93 STP registered?

L93 STP is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is L93 STP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L93 STP shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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