1996 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · P312 BDV
1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 26 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 99,860 miles. MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,860 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P312 BDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/04/2026
- 99,860 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P312 BDV Mileage History
- 30/03/202399,599 mi
- 12/04/202499,763 mi+164 mi
- 12/04/202499,763 mi
- 04/04/202599,815 mi+52 mi
- 08/04/202699,860 mi+45 mi
Average of roughly 86 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P312 BDV 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 (P312 BDV) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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