1996 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · P531 ACG
1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1996. Recorded mileage 85,278 miles. MOT valid until 30/11/2026. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,278 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
P531 ACG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 85,278 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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P531 ACG Mileage History
- 19/12/202385,229 mi
- 19/12/202385,232 mi+3 mi
- 16/12/202485,254 mi+22 mi
- 17/12/202485,254 mi
- 01/12/202585,278 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 25 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P531 ACG 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 (P531 ACG) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 December 2025 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: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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: “Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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