1996 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · N495 HAH
1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 16/01/1996. Recorded mileage 73,846 miles. MOT valid until 15/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,846 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1840cc
N495 HAH Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 73,846 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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N495 HAH Mileage History
- 16/08/200646,567 mi
- 16/08/200646,567 mi
- 17/08/200748,971 mi+2,404 mi
- 06/08/200850,698 mi+1,727 mi
- 06/08/200850,698 mi
- 06/08/200952,528 mi+1,830 mi
- 12/03/201053,579 mi+1,051 mi
- 12/03/201156,362 mi+2,783 mi
- 23/03/201260,292 mi+3,930 mi
- 20/04/201362,371 mi+2,079 mi
- 23/04/201463,389 mi+1,018 mi
- 24/03/201564,451 mi+1,062 mi
- 20/04/201664,934 mi+483 mi
- 28/03/201765,655 mi+721 mi
- 20/04/201866,301 mi+646 mi
- 05/04/201966,941 mi+640 mi
- 08/07/202067,713 mi+772 mi
- 21/07/202067,719 mi+6 mi
- 07/07/202169,005 mi+1,286 mi
- 18/07/202270,136 mi+1,131 mi
- 18/07/202371,077 mi+941 mi
- 15/07/202472,172 mi+1,095 mi
- 17/07/202472,193 mi+21 mi
- 14/07/202573,184 mi+991 mi
- 10/07/202673,846 mi+662 mi
Average of roughly 1,371 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
N495 HAH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mazda Mx-5 (N495 HAH) between August 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”.
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