1996 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · P436 BAP
1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1996. Recorded mileage 75,389 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/10/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,389 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
P436 BAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/10/2025
- 75,389 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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P436 BAP Mileage History
- 20/12/202267,249 mi
- 23/12/202267,252 mi+3 mi
- 13/06/202471,496 mi+4,244 mi
- 18/09/202575,389 mi+3,893 mi
- 03/10/202575,389 mi
Average of roughly 2,920 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P436 BAP 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 (P436 BAP) between December 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 October 2025 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 (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced s”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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