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MOT Valid

1996 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · N152 BCE

N152 BCE

1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/01/1996. Recorded mileage 85,316 miles. MOT valid until 17/08/2027.

Make & Model
MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin
1996 · Newcastle
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 17/08/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
85,316 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 17/08/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1996
Engine
1840cc

N152 BCE Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2026
  • 85,316 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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N152 BCE Mileage History

  1. 09/08/202280,502 mi
  2. 08/08/202381,424 mi+922 mi
  3. 01/08/202482,049 mi+625 mi
  4. 19/08/202583,549 mi+1,500 mi
  5. 04/08/202685,316 mi+1,767 mi

Average of roughly 1,208 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

N152 BCE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 08:32
MOT Analysis

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 (N152 BCE) between August 2022 and August 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is 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.

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ADVISORY