1996 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · P8 ESW
1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1996. Recorded mileage 165,982 miles. MOT expired on 24 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,982 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P8 ESW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2025
- 165,982 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P8 ESW 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 (P8 ESW) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
P8 ESW Mileage History
- 01/04/2022138,940 km
- 18/03/2023154,183 km+15,243 km
- 01/03/2024160,390 km+6,207 km
- 19/04/2025165,634 mi
- 25/04/2025165,982 mi+348 mi
Average of roughly 8,819 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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