1996 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · N663 JMB
1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Feb 1996. Recorded mileage 128,026 miles. MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,026 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N663 JMB Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 128,026 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N663 JMB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mazda Mx-5 (N663 JMB) between May 2007 and December 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Bodywork (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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)”.
N663 JMB Mileage History
- 22/05/2007131,013 km
- 26/07/2008111,110 km-19,903 km
- 04/08/2009113,277 mi
- 05/08/2009113,295 mi+18 mi
- 08/03/2010116,156 mi+2,861 mi
- 03/03/2011116,445 mi+289 mi
- 01/03/2012117,653 mi+1,208 mi
- 05/04/2013119,154 mi+1,501 mi
- 24/06/2015119,760 mi+606 mi
- 24/06/2015119,760 mi
- 22/06/2016121,182 mi+1,422 mi
- 22/06/2016121,182 mi
- 05/08/2017122,136 mi+954 mi
- 23/10/2020122,944 mi+808 mi
- 23/10/2020122,944 mi
- 02/10/2021124,054 mi+1,110 mi
- 18/12/2023124,682 mi+628 mi
- 19/12/2023124,682 mi
- 11/12/2024125,532 mi+850 mi
- 05/12/2025128,026 mi+2,494 mi
- 05/12/2025128,026 mi
Average of roughly -161 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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