1996 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · N696 CAN
1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1996. Recorded mileage 238,121 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 238,121 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1830cc
N696 CAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2024
- 238,121 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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N696 CAN Mileage History
- 14/06/2022215,234 mi
- 07/06/2023227,274 mi+12,040 mi
- 07/06/2023227,274 mi
- 02/08/2024238,103 mi+10,829 mi
- 12/08/2024238,121 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 10,581 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N696 CAN 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 (N696 CAN) between June 2022 and August 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2024 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: Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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