1996 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · P842 APH
1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 07/09/1996. Recorded mileage 108,394 miles. MOT valid until 03/02/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,394 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
P842 APH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 108,394 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P842 APH Mileage History
- 19/12/2023106,129 mi
- 05/01/2024106,145 mi+16 mi
- 30/01/2025107,561 mi+1,416 mi
- 04/02/2025107,568 mi+7 mi
- 23/01/2026108,394 mi+826 mi
Average of roughly 1,080 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P842 APH 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 (P842 APH) between December 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 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 (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
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