1996 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · P443 AGR
1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 02 Oct 1996. Recorded mileage 108,633 miles. MOT valid until 27 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,633 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P443 AGR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2026
- 108,633 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P443 AGR 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 (P443 AGR) between March 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 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: Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (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 Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly r”; “Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill /return (7.1.1 ”; “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements face 45degrees downwards (0.1 (d))”.
P443 AGR Mileage History
- 21/03/202496,928 mi
- 12/04/2025102,243 mi+5,315 mi
- 10/04/2026108,608 mi+6,365 mi
- 29/04/2026108,630 mi+22 mi
- 29/05/2026108,633 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 5,353 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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