1996 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · N173 BKP
1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1996. Recorded mileage 135,625 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/12/2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,625 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1840cc
N173 BKP Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2022
- 135,625 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 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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N173 BKP Mileage History
- 20/11/2021132,596 mi
- 17/11/2022135,624 mi+3,028 mi
- 18/11/2022135,625 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,048 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
N173 BKP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mazda Mx-5 (N173 BKP) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 November 2022 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: Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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