1996 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · P954 AWY
1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 135,412 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,412 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P954 AWY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 135,412 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P954 AWY Mileage History
- 06/06/2024135,385 mi
- 10/06/2024135,393 mi+8 mi
- 17/06/2026135,412 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 13 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
P954 AWY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mazda Mx-5 (P954 AWY) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 June 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: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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