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1996 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · P282 ANT

P282 ANT

1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 113,094 miles. MOT valid until 06/05/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.

Make & Model
MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin
1996 · Preston
MOT Status
Valid until 06/05/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/03/2027)
Recorded Mileage
113,094 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 06/05/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/03/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1996
Engine
1839cc

P282 ANT Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2026
  • 113,094 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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P282 ANT Mileage History

  1. 05/04/2023107,997 mi
  2. 03/04/2024110,152 mi+2,155 mi
  3. 28/03/2025111,039 mi+887 mi
  4. 20/04/2026113,084 mi+2,045 mi
  5. 08/05/2026113,094 mi+10 mi

Average of roughly 1,650 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P282 ANT MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Sept 2026, 05:18
MOT Analysis

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 (P282 ANT) between April 2023 and May 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 08 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 30 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 Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))”; “Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sticker (3.”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (”.

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