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M88 LOT

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,537 mi
Last recorded100,537 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 LOT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 18 May 2026 100,537 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 99,023 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 98,660 miles

Offside rear tyre worn

Pass 24 Mar 2023 98,420 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2022 98,022 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 96,564 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 95,406 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 91,913 miles

both front anti roll bar drop link bottom bush's perished

both rear outer sills corroding

engine and gear box damp with oil

Pass 6 Mar 2018 86,695 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

both rear outer sills corroding

Pass 15 Mar 2017 80,207 miles

Front brake pads low

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2016 73,487 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear outer sill corroding

Pass 20 May 2014 71,779 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

chip in screen

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front tyre wearing edges and perished

Pass 15 May 2013 69,130 miles

chip in screen

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 30 May 2012 67,689 miles

chip in screen

Pass 25 May 2011 63,451 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on limit inner edge

Pass 21 May 2010 59,211 miles

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 May 2009 56,251 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 52,573 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2007 47,009 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 42,593 miles

tested when wet

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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M88 LOT is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M88 LOT, 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 M88 LOT registered?

M88 LOT is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 June 1996.

Is M88 LOT safe to buy?

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