1996 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · N953 AAU
1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1996. Recorded mileage 77,154 miles. MOT valid until 01/12/2026. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,154 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1598cc
N953 AAU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2025
- 77,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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N953 AAU Mileage History
- 09/09/202272,837 mi
- 26/11/202475,480 mi+2,643 mi
- 21/11/202577,136 mi+1,656 mi
- 02/12/202577,154 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 1,336 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
N953 AAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mazda Mx-5 (N953 AAU) between September 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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