1996 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · N253 JLX
1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1996. Recorded mileage 83,463 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,463 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1839cc
N253 JLX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2025
- 83,463 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: Below Average
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N253 JLX Mileage History
- 02/06/202380,717 mi
- 30/05/202482,035 mi+1,318 mi
- 06/06/202482,066 mi+31 mi
- 07/05/202583,462 mi+1,396 mi
- 05/06/202583,463 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,367 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
N253 JLX MOT History
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 (N253 JLX) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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