1996 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · P360 CLJ
1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 1996. Recorded mileage 58,920 miles. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,920 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P360 CLJ Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 58,920 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P360 CLJ 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 (P360 CLJ) between June 2005 and April 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 27 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
P360 CLJ Mileage History
- 22/06/200529,068 mi
- 26/07/200633,190 mi+4,122 mi
- 19/07/200736,625 mi+3,435 mi
- 24/07/200839,899 mi+3,274 mi
- 23/07/200941,911 mi+2,012 mi
- 23/07/200941,911 mi
- 24/01/201144,947 mi+3,036 mi
- 18/01/201245,998 mi+1,051 mi
- 18/01/201245,998 mi
- 21/01/201347,694 mi+1,696 mi
- 21/01/201347,694 mi
- 15/01/201448,863 mi+1,169 mi
- 19/01/201549,792 mi+929 mi
- 27/01/201650,514 mi+722 mi
- 27/01/201751,002 mi+488 mi
- 26/01/201851,590 mi+588 mi
- 26/01/201851,590 mi
- 23/01/201952,255 mi+665 mi
- 20/01/202052,822 mi+567 mi
- 18/01/202153,733 mi+911 mi
- 12/01/202255,016 mi+1,283 mi
- 08/06/202357,624 mi+2,608 mi
- 17/06/202457,641 mi+17 mi
- 17/04/202668,920 mi+11,279 mi
- 27/04/202658,920 mi-10,000 mi
Average of roughly 1,432 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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