1996 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · P490 AFX
1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1996. Recorded mileage 100,189 miles. MOT valid until 08/05/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,189 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
P490 AFX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 100,189 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P490 AFX Mileage History
- 26/04/202396,427 mi
- 25/04/202497,536 mi+1,109 mi
- 06/05/202599,274 mi+1,738 mi
- 14/04/2026100,189 mi+915 mi
- 14/04/2026100,189 mi
Average of roughly 1,267 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P490 AFX 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 (P490 AFX) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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