1996 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · P96 FNH
1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 79,674 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,674 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P96 FNH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/08/2025
- 79,674 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P96 FNH 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 (P96 FNH) between May 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 August 2025 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: Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
P96 FNH Mileage History
- 30/05/202372,421 mi
- 29/05/202478,732 mi+6,311 mi
- 29/05/202478,732 mi
- 12/08/202579,674 mi+942 mi
- 12/08/202579,674 mi
Average of roughly 3,291 miles per year across 5 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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