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N116 LAF

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,680 mi
Last recorded117,680 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN116 LAF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 117,680 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and arm assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of sill both os and ns (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and arm assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 112,400 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 110,300 miles

Rear pads low and O/side front brake slight drag

Pass 8 Jan 2018 105,943 miles

Several loose bell housing bolts

Fail 5 Jan 2018 105,925 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Several loose bell housing bolts

Pass 26 Oct 2016 102,340 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 99,543 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 99,430 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 99,053 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2012 95,842 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 91,514 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 91,514 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly rusty along rear subframe. o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge! o/s/f brake binding slightly!

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 86,371 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 86,371 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s hand brake lazy

Pass 3 Apr 2009 77,695 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r tyre slight wear inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2008 71,595 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

n/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

tyres differant size front to rear

Fail 25 Apr 2008 71,595 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

n/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

tyres differant size front to rear

Pass 10 Oct 2007 67,864 miles

adv light corrosion around rear suspension

Pass 11 Oct 2006 60,927 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 60,927 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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N116 LAF is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N116 LAF, 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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N116 LAF is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 1996.

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