1996 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · M5 RTD
1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 14 Jun 1996. Recorded mileage 93,845 miles. MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,845 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M5 RTD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2026
- 93,845 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M5 RTD 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 (M5 RTD) between July 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
M5 RTD Mileage History
- 14/07/202287,233 mi
- 21/07/202388,585 mi+1,352 mi
- 01/10/202490,497 mi+1,912 mi
- 12/09/202592,987 mi+2,490 mi
- 02/10/202693,845 mi+858 mi
Average of roughly 1,567 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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