£4,424 (Est: £3,000 - £2,000)
1996 MAZDA MX-5 MK 1
SWVA • UK • 30 Apr 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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£4,424 (Est: £3,000 - £2,000)
1996 MAZDA MX-5 MK 1
UK • 30 Apr 2026 • Lot 18
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1996 Mazda MX-5 is a well-maintained example with 54,866 miles, a recent cambelt replacement, and an advisory-free MOT. It comes with a history file, original manuals, and a tonneau cover, making it a desirable classic roadster.
Condition
7
The car is described as tidy and well-presented with slight wear visible. There are no mentions of significant damage, but minor reconditioning might be needed to address the slight wear.
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54,866 miles
RHD
United Kingdom
P922FKK
1996
Auction
£4,424 (Est: £3,000 - £2,000)
1996 MAZDA MX-5 MK 1
SWVA • UK • 30 Apr 2026
Market Position:
Lowest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
In Brief:
A great example of a Mk1 Mazda MX-5
Finished in Green over a cloth interior with a Green soft top Owned by The Vendor for the last 2 years
Accompanied by a good history file Genuine 54,866 miles from new
Auctioneer’s Notes:
A tidy and well-presented example of the ever-popular Mazda MX-5, offering the classic open-top driving experience that has made the model such an enduring favourite among enthusiasts.
This 1996 example benefits from a tonneau cover, allowing the cockpit to be neatly covered when parked or when driving solo with the roof lowered, further enhancing the car’s traditional roadster appeal.
Maintenance & Condition:
The car benefits from a cambelt replacement carried out in 2025, providing reassurance for the next owner.
The current MOT is advisory-free, with the handbrake having been adjusted prior to the test.
A substantial history file accompanies the car, with invoices detailing works including brake maintenance, installation of a stereo system, ...
Price Analysis vs Other MX-5 NAs
£500
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£9,142
Median Price (Since 2020)
£37,980
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 2nd Mar 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
54,862 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 3rd Mar 2026, 54,862 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- suspension parts recently painted
Failed
On 23rd Feb 2026, 54,854 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- suspension parts recently painted
Passed
On 19th Jun 2025, 54,648 miles
There were 19 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Advisory:
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear park brake low on performance
Passed
On 26th Jun 2024, 54,427 miles
There were 16 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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