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Mazda MX-5

Green · Petrol · 1996 · 1,839 cc

N5 VCPMOT history

N5 VCP is a green petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 19,238 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

N5 VCP green Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
19,238 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
106 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 VCP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 VCP was last recorded at 19,238 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
19,212 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
106 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 19,238 miles
  • 2025 – 19,212 miles
  • 2024 – 19,142 miles
  • 2023 – 19,104 miles
  • 2022 – 19,087 miles
  • 2021 – 19,067 miles
  • 2019 – 18,953 miles
  • 2018 – 18,927 miles
  • 2017 – 18,831 miles
  • 2016 – 18,745 miles
  • 2015 – 18,669 miles
  • 2014 – 18,639 miles
  • 2013 – 18,551 miles
  • 2012 – 18,456 miles
  • 2011 – 18,409 miles
  • 2010 – 18,338 miles
  • 2009 – 18,280 miles
  • 2008 – 17,950 miles
  • 2007 – 17,619 miles
  • 2006 – 17,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass19,238 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass19,238 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    19,238 miles
    Test number
    268846772181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass19,212 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    19,212 miles
    Test number
    631259834634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass19,142 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    19,142 miles
    Test number
    386647367620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass19,104 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    19,104 miles
    Test number
    242651956172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass19,087 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    19,087 miles
    Test number
    185049416736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass19,067 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    19,067 miles
    Test number
    853885755604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass18,953 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    18,953 miles
    Test number
    227146193362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass18,927 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    18,927 miles
    Test number
    707982120112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass18,831 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    18,831 miles
    Test number
    819108349960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass18,745 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    18,745 miles
    Test number
    854552709148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass18,669 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    18,669 miles
    Test number
    417579765115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass18,639 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    18,639 miles
    Test number
    116546654165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,551 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    18,551 miles
    Test number
    649319943185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass18,456 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    18,456 miles
    Test number
    746459252152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,409 miles (+71)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    18,409 miles
    Test number
    385261931158
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  16. Pass18,338 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    18,338 miles
    Test number
    213052830125
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  17. Fail18,338 miles (+58)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,338 miles
    Test number
    272762730198
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  18. Pass18,280 miles (+330)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    18,280 miles
    Test number
    971770129117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,950 miles (+331)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    17,950 miles
    Test number
    141221138102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,619 miles (+490)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    17,619 miles
    Test number
    180124207180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    17,129 miles
    Test number
    300852916132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N5 VCP

Does N5 VCP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 VCP is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on N5 VCP?
The MOT on N5 VCP is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N5 VCP done?
N5 VCP was recorded at 19,238 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 106 miles a year.
Has N5 VCP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 VCP has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2010.
Has the mileage on N5 VCP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on N5 VCP find?
N5 VCP passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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