DVLA verified

MOT valid

1997 MAZDA MX-51.8L Petrol

ACO 51C

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 185,471 miles recorded, this Red 1997 MAZDA MX-5 runs on Petrol with a 1839cc engine. MOT is currently valid and tax is unpaid.

MOT

Valid

Expires 04/10/2026

Tax

No data

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Mileage: 185,471
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 1839cc

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Public record health check: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 1997 Mazda Mx-5 (ACO 51C), we found 2 MOT results in the period of October 2024 to September 2025.

With 2 passes and 0 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 100%. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

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