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P770 LNA

1996 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,846 mi
Last recorded49,846 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP770 LNA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 49,846 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 49,846 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 49,423 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 49,422 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 49,006 miles

advise corrosion under vehicle no holes time of test

Pass 17 Jun 2022 48,528 miles

advise corrosion under vehicle and n/s sill no holes time of test

Pass 30 Jun 2021 48,113 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 48,105 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 47,730 miles

advise corrosion on sills no holes time of test

Pass 23 Apr 2019 47,052 miles

advise corrosion on sills no holes time of test

Pass 11 May 2018 46,822 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 9 May 2017 46,510 miles

advise corrosion in sills no holes time of test

Pass 9 May 2016 45,688 miles

advise o/s sill corroded no holes time of test

Pass 13 Apr 2015 44,443 miles

advise corrosion on o/s sill no holes time of test

Pass 8 May 2014 43,585 miles

advise corrosion on o/s outer sill no holes time of test

Pass 9 May 2013 42,844 miles

advise corrosion on sills no holes time of test

advise n/s/f brake binding slightly ok on brake tester

Pass 3 May 2012 41,478 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 41,478 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 May 2011 40,883 miles

advise corrosion on o/s outer sill no holes time of test

Pass 4 May 2010 39,973 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 39,166 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 38,132 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 37,194 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 36,399 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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P770 LNA is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P770 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P770 LNA registered?

P770 LNA is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 November 1996.

Is P770 LNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P770 LNA shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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