1996 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · N312 RDL
1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1996. Recorded mileage 151,159 miles. MOT valid until 03/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,159 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1800cc
N312 RDL Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2026
- 151,159 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N312 RDL Mileage History
- 29/07/2026151,142 mi
- 05/08/2026151,159 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 872 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
N312 RDL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mazda Mx-5 (N312 RDL) between July 2026 and August 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 August 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: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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