No, P965 BUT is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for P965 BUT?

The MOT for P965 BUT is valid and due for renewal on or before 14 August 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of P965 BUT?

The recorded mileage for P965 BUT is 110,031 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P965 BUT ULEZ compliant?

No, P965 BUT 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 · P965 BUT

P965 BUT

1996 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1996. Recorded mileage 110,031 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin: 1996 · Preston
MOT Status: Valid until 14/08/2023
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 110,031 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 14/08/2023

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 110,031 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1996
Engine: 1839cc

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P965 BUT Key Findings

2 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2022
110,031 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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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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P965 BUT Mileage History

18/07/2022110,024 mi
02/08/2022110,031 mi+7 mi

Average of roughly 171 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

P965 BUT MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 3 Sept 2026, 19:59

MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mazda Mx-5 (P965 BUT) between July 2022 and August 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 02 August 2022 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.

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