No, N294 BCF is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for N294 BCF?

The MOT for N294 BCF is valid and due for renewal on or before 14 February 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of N294 BCF?

The recorded mileage for N294 BCF is 87,759 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is N294 BCF ULEZ compliant?

No, N294 BCF 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 1.8L Petrol · N294 BCF

N294 BCF

1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1996. Recorded mileage 87,759 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin: 1996 · Newcastle
MOT Status: Valid until 14/02/2026
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 87,759 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 14/02/2026

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 87,759 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1996
Engine: 1840cc

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N294 BCF Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2025
87,759 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (19 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 (60%)

! Older vehicle

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N294 BCF Mileage History

22/11/202281,540 mi
24/11/202281,544 mi+4 mi
30/11/202385,066 mi+3,522 mi
15/02/202485,152 mi+86 mi
13/02/202587,759 mi+2,607 mi

Average of roughly 2,790 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

N294 BCF MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 5 Sept 2026, 11:49

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mazda Mx-5 (N294 BCF) between November 2022 and February 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 13 February 2025 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: Suspension (19 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 29 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: “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.

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