1996 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · B8 EPP
1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 123,716 miles. MOT valid until 20/04/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,716 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
B8 EPP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 123,716 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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B8 EPP Mileage History
- 20/04/2023113,611 mi
- 15/04/2024117,853 mi+4,242 mi
- 22/04/2024117,859 mi+6 mi
- 11/04/2025120,222 mi+2,363 mi
- 17/04/2026123,716 mi+3,494 mi
Average of roughly 3,378 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B8 EPP 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 (B8 EPP) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 April 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: Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
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