1996 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · MXI 509
1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1996. Recorded mileage 76,734 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,734 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
MXI 509 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2025
- 76,734 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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MXI 509 Mileage History
- 20/09/202261,242 mi
- 04/09/202362,917 mi+1,675 mi
- 31/08/202466,704 mi+3,787 mi
- 12/09/202576,731 mi+10,027 mi
- 02/10/202576,734 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 5,108 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MXI 509 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 (MXI 509) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 2025 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: Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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