1996 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · 81 F
1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 72,887 miles. MOT valid until 19/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1996
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,887 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1839cc
81 F Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 72,887 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (29 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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81 F Mileage History
- 12/05/200663,915 mi
- 17/05/200663,980 mi+65 mi
- 22/05/200764,802 mi+822 mi
- 13/05/200865,121 mi+319 mi
- 20/05/200965,195 mi+74 mi
- 27/05/201065,597 mi+402 mi
- 06/05/201166,741 mi+1,144 mi
- 17/05/201267,170 mi+429 mi
- 28/05/201267,248 mi+78 mi
- 24/05/201367,543 mi+295 mi
- 29/05/201367,559 mi+16 mi
- 27/05/201467,762 mi+203 mi
- 22/06/201667,850 mi+88 mi
- 23/06/201667,859 mi+9 mi
- 21/06/201768,007 mi+148 mi
- 08/06/201868,126 mi+119 mi
- 09/06/201868,142 mi+16 mi
- 26/06/201968,379 mi+237 mi
- 09/07/201968,450 mi+71 mi
- 16/10/202068,615 mi+165 mi
- 30/09/202169,322 mi+707 mi
- 05/10/202269,835 mi+513 mi
- 05/10/202269,835 mi
- 13/10/202371,291 mi+1,456 mi
- 19/10/202371,323 mi+32 mi
- 09/10/202472,465 mi+1,142 mi
- 21/10/202572,887 mi+422 mi
Average of roughly 461 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
81 F MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mazda Mx-5 (81 F) between May 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (29 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.