1996 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · P71 CBL
1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 152,154 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/09/2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,154 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
P71 CBL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2022
- 152,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 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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P71 CBL Mileage History
- 23/09/2021150,814 mi
- 23/09/2021150,823 mi+9 mi
- 21/09/2022152,154 mi+1,331 mi
Average of roughly 1,348 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
P71 CBL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mazda Mx-5 (P71 CBL) between September 2021 and September 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 September 2022 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: Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1”.
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