No, R147 BLE is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for R147 BLE?

The MOT for R147 BLE is valid and due for renewal on or before 24 August 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of R147 BLE?

The recorded mileage for R147 BLE is 65,270 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R147 BLE ULEZ compliant?

No, R147 BLE 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

1998 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · R147 BLE

R147 BLE

1998 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1999. Recorded mileage 65,270 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
MOT Status: Valid until 24/08/2024
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 65,270 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 24/08/2024

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 65,270 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1998
Engine: 1590cc

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R147 BLE Key Findings

4 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 16/09/2024
65,270 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (4 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 (50%)

! Older vehicle

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R147 BLE Mileage History

24/08/202262,953 mi
26/08/202262,953 mi
23/08/202363,710 mi+757 mi
16/09/202465,270 mi+1,560 mi

Average of roughly 1,122 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

R147 BLE MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 31 Aug 2026, 15:17

MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Mazda Mx-5 (R147 BLE) between August 2022 and September 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 16 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 8 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”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.

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