1996 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · P172 GBA
1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 25/11/1996. Recorded mileage 76,759 miles. MOT valid until 06/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,759 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1839cc
P172 GBA Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 76,759 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P172 GBA Mileage History
- 05/12/200534,818 mi
- 20/12/200637,680 mi+2,862 mi
- 16/04/200840,290 mi+2,610 mi
- 23/03/201041,211 mi+921 mi
- 30/03/201041,211 mi
- 12/03/201141,351 mi+140 mi
- 16/03/201141,352 mi+1 mi
- 30/05/201244,636 mi+3,284 mi
- 03/09/201346,336 mi+1,700 mi
- 06/09/201346,349 mi+13 mi
- 20/10/201449,459 mi+3,110 mi
- 05/04/201650,822 mi+1,363 mi
- 03/05/201753,019 mi+2,197 mi
- 19/10/201857,004 mi+3,985 mi
- 23/10/201857,006 mi+2 mi
- 26/11/201960,932 mi+3,926 mi
- 05/08/202161,630 mi+698 mi
- 11/08/202161,630 mi
- 15/08/202270,191 mi+8,561 mi
- 17/08/202375,502 mi+5,311 mi
- 18/08/202375,503 mi+1 mi
- 20/08/202476,400 mi+897 mi
- 28/08/202476,402 mi+2 mi
- 07/01/202676,759 mi+357 mi
- 07/01/202676,759 mi
Average of roughly 2,088 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
P172 GBA 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 (P172 GBA) between December 2005 and January 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 07 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (27 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.
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