DVLA verified

MOT valid

1996 MAZDA MX-51.8L Petrol

L440 APH

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 1996 MAZDA MX-5? It's a Petrol with a 1837cc engine showing 198,858 miles. MOT is valid and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT

Valid

Expires 02/01/2027

Tax

No data

£8.99

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Mileage: 198,858
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1996
Engine: 1837cc

Free vehicle health score

/ 100 · Average

Public record health check: Average.

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✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 1996 Mazda Mx-5 (L440 APH), we found 5 MOT results in the period of December 2023 to December 2025.

With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. This is an average MOT record. Some attention to recurring issues may be beneficial.

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