1996 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · P661 AWX
1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 127,431 km. MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 127,431 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P661 AWX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2026
- 127,431 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P661 AWX Odometer History
- 13/01/2023119,027 km
- 19/01/2024125,225 km+6,198 km
- 19/01/2024125,225 km
- 18/01/2025126,719 km+1,494 km
- 14/03/2026127,431 km+712 km
Average of roughly 2,655 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P661 AWX 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 (P661 AWX) between January 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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