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1996 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · N427 DRJ

N427 DRJ

1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30/12/1996. Recorded mileage 163,228 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 13/05/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1996
Engine
1839cc

N427 DRJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2025
  • 163,228 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 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
30
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✗ Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
! Older vehicle
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N427 DRJ Mileage History

  1. 22/06/2023158,900 mi
  2. 23/06/2023158,900 mi
  3. 05/07/2024163,199 mi+4,299 mi
  4. 07/05/2025163,226 mi+27 mi
  5. 14/05/2025163,228 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 2,286 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

N427 DRJ 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 (N427 DRJ) between June 2023 and May 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 14 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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