1996 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · N973 AJM
1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1996. Recorded mileage 104,285 miles. MOT valid until 11/04/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,285 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
N973 AJM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 104,285 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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N973 AJM Mileage History
- 08/12/202295,362 mi
- 24/01/202498,715 mi+3,353 mi
- 09/01/2025101,685 mi+2,970 mi
- 10/04/2026104,285 mi+2,600 mi
- 13/04/2026104,285 mi
Average of roughly 2,667 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N973 AJM 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 (N973 AJM) between December 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 April 2026 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: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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