1996 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · 81 F
1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 72,887 miles. MOT valid until 20/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1996
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,887 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1839cc
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81 F Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 72,887 miles 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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81 F Mileage History
- 05/10/202269,835 mi
- 13/10/202371,291 mi+1,456 mi
- 19/10/202371,323 mi+32 mi
- 09/10/202472,465 mi+1,142 mi
- 21/10/202572,887 mi+422 mi
Average of roughly 1,003 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
81 F 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 (81 F) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.