1996 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · P737 BRD
1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 42,191 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,191 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P737 BRD Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2022
- 42,191 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P737 BRD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mazda Mx-5 (P737 BRD) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (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 Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
P737 BRD Mileage History
- 01/09/202242,156 mi
- 09/09/202242,191 mi+35 mi
Average of roughly 1,616 miles per year across 2 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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