1996 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · P404 CEJ
1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03/08/1996. Recorded mileage 48,597 miles. MOT valid until 15/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,597 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
P404 CEJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 48,597 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P404 CEJ Mileage History
- 27/05/202448,078 mi
- 28/05/202548,333 mi+255 mi
- 28/05/202548,333 mi
- 17/07/202648,591 mi+258 mi
- 17/07/202648,597 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 243 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P404 CEJ 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 (P404 CEJ) between May 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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