1996 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · DAZ 6038
1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 141,055 km. MOT valid until 02 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 141,055 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DAZ 6038 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 141,055 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DAZ 6038 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 (DAZ 6038) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
DAZ 6038 Odometer History
- 31/07/2024139,155 mi
- 30/07/2025140,383 mi+1,228 mi
- 31/07/2025140,465 mi+82 mi
- 31/07/2025140,465 mi
- 31/07/2026141,055 km
Average of roughly 951 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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