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LAZ 5399

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Other 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,025 mi
Last recorded105,025 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLAZ 5399
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 105,025 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 104,990 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 104,726 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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LAZ 5399 is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LAZ 5399, 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 LAZ 5399 registered?

LAZ 5399 is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 February 1996.

Is LAZ 5399 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LAZ 5399 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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