1996 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · N252 BNU
1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1999. Recorded mileage 161,199 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/03/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,199 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1800cc
N252 BNU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2025
- 161,199 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 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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N252 BNU Mileage History
- 15/03/2022156,660 mi
- 18/04/2023157,752 mi+1,092 mi
- 25/02/2025161,199 mi+3,447 mi
- 06/03/2025161,199 mi
Average of roughly 1,525 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
N252 BNU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mazda Mx-5 (N252 BNU) between March 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 March 2025 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 (7 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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