1996 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · N103 DVR
1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1996. Recorded mileage 90,649 km. MOT valid until 07/07/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 90,649 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1830cc
N103 DVR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2026
- 90,649 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N103 DVR Odometer History
- 09/07/202484,107 km
- 09/07/202484,107 km
- 23/06/202587,937 km+3,830 km
- 24/06/202587,942 km+5 km
- 26/06/202690,649 km+2,707 km
Average of roughly 3,333 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N103 DVR 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 (N103 DVR) between July 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 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: Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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