1996 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · N778 ARX
1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07/06/1996. Recorded mileage 124,360 miles. MOT valid until 07/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,360 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1840cc
N778 ARX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 124,360 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N778 ARX Mileage History
- 18/07/2024117,624 mi
- 19/07/2024117,624 mi
- 22/08/2025119,666 mi+2,042 mi
- 23/08/2025119,673 mi+7 mi
- 09/09/2026124,360 mi+4,687 mi
Average of roughly 3,142 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N778 ARX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mazda Mx-5 (N778 ARX) between July 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”.
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