The road tax status for N142 VLJ is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for N142 VLJ?

The MOT for N142 VLJ is valid and due for renewal on or before 24 June 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of N142 VLJ?

The recorded mileage for N142 VLJ is 134,591 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is N142 VLJ ULEZ compliant?

No, N142 VLJ 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

MOT Valid

1996 Mazda Montague 2.5L Diesel · N142 VLJ

N142 VLJ

1996 Mazda Montague (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1996. Recorded mileage 134,591 miles. MOT valid until 24/06/2027.

Make & Model: MAZDA MONTAGUE
Year / Origin: 1996 · Newcastle
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 24/06/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 134,591 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 24/06/2027

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Mileage: 134,591 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1996
Engine: 2490cc

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N142 VLJ Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
134,591 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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N142 VLJ Mileage History

19/06/2024128,427 km
26/06/2024128,428 km+1 km
13/06/2025132,988 mi
08/06/2026134,582 mi+1,594 mi
08/06/2026134,591 mi+9 mi

Average of roughly 3,131 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

N142 VLJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Sept 2026, 11:49

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mazda Montague (N142 VLJ) between June 2024 and June 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 08 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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

In total 2 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.

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