1996 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · N773 FVW
1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 1996. Recorded mileage 73,096 miles. MOT valid until 05 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,096 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N773 FVW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 73,096 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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N773 FVW Mileage History
- 21/09/202472,138 mi
- 30/06/202572,187 mi+49 mi
- 30/07/202673,089 mi+902 mi
- 07/08/202673,096 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 511 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
N773 FVW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mazda Mx-5 (N773 FVW) between September 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 August 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: Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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