No, N493 BRD is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for N493 BRD?

The MOT for N493 BRD is valid and due for renewal on or before 27 June 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of N493 BRD?

The recorded mileage for N493 BRD is 109,422 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is N493 BRD ULEZ compliant?

No, N493 BRD does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1996 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · N493 BRD

N493 BRD

1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1998. Recorded mileage 109,422 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin: 1996 · Newcastle
MOT Status: Valid until 27/06/2023
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 109,422 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 27/06/2023

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 109,422 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1996
Engine: 1598cc

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N493 BRD Key Findings

2 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 14/06/2023
109,422 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 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 (50%)

! Older vehicle

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N493 BRD Mileage History

29/06/2022109,370 mi
14/06/2023109,422 mi+52 mi

Average of roughly 54 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

N493 BRD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Sept 2026, 14:12

MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mazda Mx-5 (N493 BRD) between June 2022 and June 2023.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 14 June 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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 Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.

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