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1996 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · N174 FBW

N174 FBW

1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 13/03/1996. Recorded mileage 120,195 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 15/05/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1996
Engine
1840cc

N174 FBW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2025
  • 120,195 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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N174 FBW Mileage History

  1. 16/05/2023107,147 mi
  2. 16/05/2024107,162 mi+15 mi
  3. 16/05/2024107,162 mi
  4. 10/05/2025119,963 mi+12,801 mi
  5. 15/05/2025120,195 mi+232 mi

Average of roughly 6,529 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

N174 FBW MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
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 (N174 FBW) between May 2023 and May 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 15 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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