1996 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · P355 FBL
1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 23/12/1996. Recorded mileage 122,220 miles. MOT valid until 10/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,220 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1839cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
P355 FBL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2026
- 122,220 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P355 FBL Mileage History
- 28/07/2023112,881 mi
- 30/07/2024115,056 mi+2,175 mi
- 06/08/2024115,164 mi+108 mi
- 22/07/2025118,506 mi+3,342 mi
- 12/08/2026122,220 mi+3,714 mi
Average of roughly 3,071 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P355 FBL 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 (P355 FBL) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 August 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 (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
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