1996 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · P445 BDV
1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 124,371 miles. MOT expired on 18 Aug 2025.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Aug 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,371 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P445 BDV Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2024
- 124,371 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P445 BDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mazda Mx-5 (P445 BDV) between October 2005 and August 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
P445 BDV Mileage History
- 04/10/200555,372 mi
- 29/09/200659,684 mi+4,312 mi
- 29/09/200763,529 mi+3,845 mi
- 30/09/200865,772 mi+2,243 mi
- 24/09/200968,041 mi+2,269 mi
- 29/09/201069,606 mi+1,565 mi
- 22/09/201170,677 mi+1,071 mi
- 26/09/201272,630 mi+1,953 mi
- 30/09/201374,811 mi+2,181 mi
- 01/10/201477,250 mi+2,439 mi
- 22/09/201579,272 mi+2,022 mi
- 19/09/201681,226 mi+1,954 mi
- 02/07/202182,444 mi+1,218 mi
- 07/07/202182,454 mi+10 mi
- 05/07/202285,752 mi+3,298 mi
- 20/07/202285,783 mi+31 mi
- 21/07/2023100,166 mi+14,383 mi
- 25/07/2023100,244 mi+78 mi
- 20/08/2024124,371 mi+24,127 mi
Average of roughly 3,655 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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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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