1996 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · B111 ARD
1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27/06/1996. Recorded mileage 103,226 miles. MOT valid until 22/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,226 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1598cc
B111 ARD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 103,226 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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B111 ARD Mileage History
- 10/08/202392,762 mi
- 20/08/202497,339 mi+4,577 mi
- 30/07/2025100,459 mi+3,120 mi
- 12/08/2026103,218 mi+2,759 mi
- 18/08/2026103,226 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 3,462 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B111 ARD 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 (B111 ARD) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 August 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: Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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