1996 Mazda Roadster MX-5 1.8L Petrol · N351 BTF
1996 Mazda Roadster MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/12/2001. Recorded mileage 145,738 km. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA ROADSTER MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/07/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Odometer
- 145,738 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1830cc
N351 BTF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2024
- 145,738 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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N351 BTF Odometer History
- 20/10/2021108,552 mi
- 19/10/2022124,375 mi+15,823 mi
- 14/10/2023145,403 km
- 18/07/2024145,738 km+335 km
Average of roughly 13,555 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
N351 BTF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mazda Roadster Mx-5 (N351 BTF) between October 2021 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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