1996 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · 1708 RP
1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 26/04/1996. Recorded mileage 221,830 miles. MOT valid until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1996
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 221,830 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
1708 RP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 221,830 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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1708 RP Mileage History
- 12/07/2022183,884 mi
- 10/07/2023193,884 mi+10,000 mi
- 15/07/2024203,728 mi+9,844 mi
- 08/07/2025213,375 mi+9,647 mi
- 20/07/2026221,830 mi+8,455 mi
Average of roughly 9,435 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
1708 RP 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 (1708 RP) between July 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). 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.
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