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N24 LBX

1996 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,175 mi
Last recorded134,175 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN24 LBX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 134,175 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 131,771 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 131,322 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 130,820 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 129,995 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 129,376 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 129,366 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2019 128,693 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 126,476 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 124,218 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 121,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 118,627 miles

Brake pipes undersealed

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 116,179 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 116,146 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 111,578 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 111,519 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 107,055 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 107,055 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 104,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 104,085 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 99,192 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 99,192 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 96,899 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 95,243 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 92,335 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 92,271 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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N24 LBX is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N24 LBX, 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 N24 LBX registered?

N24 LBX is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N24 LBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N24 LBX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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