1996 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · P542 BBC
1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 05 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 132,550 miles. MOT expired on 20 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,550 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P542 BBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2025
- 132,550 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P542 BBC 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 (P542 BBC) between March 2023 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 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: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Sill/Floor Co”; “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
P542 BBC Mileage History
- 28/03/2023126,453 mi
- 04/04/2023126,459 mi+6 mi
- 04/04/2024131,013 mi+4,554 mi
- 08/04/2025132,545 mi+1,532 mi
- 22/04/2025132,550 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 2,945 miles per year across 5 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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