1996 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · P424 BPC
1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 124,818 miles. MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,818 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P424 BPC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 124,818 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P424 BPC 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 (P424 BPC) between July 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 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: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
P424 BPC Mileage History
- 21/07/2023119,959 mi
- 01/08/2023119,963 mi+4 mi
- 07/08/2024121,816 mi+1,853 mi
- 13/08/2024121,826 mi+10 mi
- 16/04/2026124,818 mi+2,992 mi
Average of roughly 1,774 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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