The road tax status for N468 DDY is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for N468 DDY?

The MOT for N468 DDY is valid and due for renewal on or before 30 April 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of N468 DDY?

The recorded mileage for N468 DDY is 135,985 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is N468 DDY ULEZ compliant?

No, N468 DDY 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 · N468 DDY

N468 DDY

1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1996. Recorded mileage 135,985 miles. MOT expired on 30 Apr 2026.

Make & Model: MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin: 1996 · Newcastle
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 30 Apr 2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 135,985 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1996

Engine

1839cc

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N468 DDY Key Findings

31 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 02/05/2025
135,985 miles recorded at latest MOT
13 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (47 mentions)

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N468 DDY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Oct 2026, 05:58

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31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mazda Mx-5 (N468 DDY) between October 2005 and May 2025.

The record contains 18 passes and 13 failures.

The most recent test on 02 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (47 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Windscreen (14 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Bodywork (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 80 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: “Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.

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N468 DDY Mileage History

25/10/200598,952 km
25/10/200598,958 mi
09/08/2006106,896 km
21/09/2007114,572 mi
17/09/2008116,030 mi+1,458 mi
18/09/2008116,030 mi
06/10/2009115,164 mi-866 mi
13/10/2009115,164 mi
15/10/2010116,124 km
15/10/2010116,124 km
09/06/2012116,194 mi
23/07/2013116,682 mi+488 mi
06/08/2013116,726 mi+44 mi
23/08/2014118,462 mi+1,736 mi
13/06/2015119,521 mi+1,059 mi
17/06/2015119,594 mi+73 mi
27/06/2016121,481 mi+1,887 mi
28/06/2016121,541 km
29/06/2017122,946 km+1,405 km
29/06/2017122,946 km
09/03/2020129,370 mi
12/03/2020129,381 mi+11 mi
03/03/2021131,485 mi+2,104 mi
08/03/2021131,485 mi
01/03/2022133,888 mi+2,403 mi
02/03/2022133,888 mi
07/03/2023134,283 mi+395 mi
10/03/2023134,283 mi
22/03/2024134,531 mi+248 mi
02/05/2025135,985 mi+1,454 mi
02/05/2025135,985 mi

Average of roughly 1,897 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

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/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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