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N270 LBX

1996 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

237,129 mi
Last recorded237,129 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN270 LBX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 237,129 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 237,017 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle underside damaged

Pass 13 Mar 2025 227,815 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 224,379 miles

All tyres worn on inner edges

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 224,379 miles

All tyres worn on inner edges

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 206,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 191,332 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 188,810 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under vehicle has heavy under sealer restricting view

Fail 14 Nov 2020 188,810 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under vehicle has heavy under sealer restricting view

Fail 4 Sep 2020 188,804 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 185,821 miles

steering play

tyres badly perished, both rear worn

under tray damaged

various components corroded

various oil leaks

ns outer sill badly corroded

nsf tyre legal limit 1956014

os reg lamp not working

Pass 24 Apr 2018 181,750 miles

exhaust emissions co close to limit

nsf tyre close to limit / all badly perished 1956014

nsr wheel centre cap missing

oil leaks

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2018 181,749 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated level at minimum (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and discs worn corroded (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

exhaust emissions co close to limit

nsf tyre close to limit / all badly perished 1956014

nsr wheel centre cap missing

oil leaks

parking brake travel

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2017 178,229 miles

all tyres perished / nsf close to limit 1956014

oil leaks

rear brake pads worn to limit / discs worn corroded

steering play

undertray damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2016 172,216 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 165,891 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 161,829 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 154,089 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 144,397 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 135,575 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre low edges

Pass 29 Jan 2010 127,152 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 127,132 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 115,267 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 104,923 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 93,908 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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N270 LBX is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 N270 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.

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N270 LBX is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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