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P760 LNA

1996 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

117,116 mi
Last recorded117,116 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP760 LNA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 117,116 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both sides inner & outer sills covered with heavily sealant

Fail 16 Dec 2024 117,116 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both sides inner & outer sills covered with heavily sealant

Pass 5 Dec 2023 111,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 104,044 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 94,393 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 89,116 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 89,072 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 89,067 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 88,993 miles

Nearside Front lower edge of wing corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2017 88,799 miles

Nearside Front wheel binding

Fail 4 Dec 2017 88,799 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel binding

Pass 1 Nov 2016 88,172 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 88,043 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

small oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2015 88,403 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

small oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2014 87,845 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 87,845 miles

Offside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 87,525 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion to rear of offside outer sill

Pass 13 Nov 2012 87,102 miles

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

o,s,f. tyre getting worn on outter edge

Pass 23 Feb 2011 85,822 miles

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

n/s/r sill badly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2010 84,908 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 84,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 82,684 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 82,684 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 78,258 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 75,400 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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P760 LNA is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 P760 LNA, 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 P760 LNA registered?

P760 LNA is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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