1996 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · P862 APH
1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 111,846 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/03/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,846 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1598cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
P862 APH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2024
- 111,846 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 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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P862 APH Mileage History
- 02/04/2022167,498 mi
- 14/03/2023173,751 mi+6,253 mi
- 15/03/2023173,751 mi
- 23/03/2024111,846 mi-61,905 mi
Average of roughly -28,185 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P862 APH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mazda Mx-5 (P862 APH) between April 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 March 2024 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: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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