The road tax status for P745 BUG is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for P745 BUG?

The MOT for P745 BUG is valid and due for renewal on or before 22 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of P745 BUG?

The recorded mileage for P745 BUG is 61,704 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P745 BUG ULEZ compliant?

No, P745 BUG does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1996 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · P745 BUG

P745 BUG

1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 1996. Recorded mileage 61,704 miles. MOT valid until 22 May 2027.

Make & Model: MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin: 1996 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 22 May 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 61,704 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1996

Engine

1840cc

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P745 BUG Key Findings

34 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
61,704 miles recorded at latest MOT
12 historical MOT failures
13 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (56 mentions)

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P745 BUG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Oct 2026, 14:33

MOT Analysis

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34 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mazda Mx-5 (P745 BUG) between May 2005 and May 2026.

The record contains 22 passes and 12 failures.

The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (56 issues), Suspension (22 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 94 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: “Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevent”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”.

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P745 BUG Mileage History

17/05/200535,919 mi
24/05/200638,252 mi+2,333 mi
18/05/200743,402 mi+5,150 mi
15/05/200846,905 mi+3,503 mi
16/05/200846,907 mi+2 mi
06/05/200949,114 mi+2,207 mi
14/05/201049,766 mi+652 mi
11/05/201150,594 mi+828 mi
12/05/201150,594 mi
09/05/201251,485 mi+891 mi
16/05/201352,798 mi+1,313 mi
06/05/201463,750 mi+10,952 mi
12/05/201453,791 mi-9,959 mi
24/04/201554,205 mi+414 mi
10/05/201655,316 mi+1,111 mi
10/05/201655,321 mi+5 mi
08/05/201766,297 mi+10,976 mi
09/05/201757,126 mi-9,171 mi
14/05/201857,934 mi+808 mi
20/05/201958,727 mi+793 mi
20/05/201958,728 mi+1 mi
07/05/202059,115 mi+387 mi
18/05/202159,585 mi+470 mi
19/05/202159,586 mi+1 mi
04/05/202260,027 mi+441 mi
05/05/202260,027 mi
04/05/202360,823 mi+796 mi
05/05/202360,828 mi+5 mi
15/05/202460,955 mi+127 mi
21/05/202460,962 mi+7 mi
22/05/202561,363 mi+401 mi
22/05/202561,368 mi+5 mi
18/05/202661,698 mi+330 mi
19/05/202661,704 mi+6 mi

Average of roughly 1,228 miles per year across 34 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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