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1997 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · G738 AUD

G738 AUD

1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19/08/1997. Recorded mileage 233,539 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 04/07/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1597cc

G738 AUD Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/07/2024
  • 233,539 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 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 (60%)
! Older vehicle
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G738 AUD Mileage History

  1. 24/01/2022225,453 mi
  2. 16/06/2023228,271 mi+2,818 mi
  3. 19/06/2023228,271 mi
  4. 06/06/2024233,314 mi+5,043 mi
  5. 05/07/2024233,539 mi+225 mi

Average of roughly 3,307 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

G738 AUD MOT History

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

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Mx-5 (G738 AUD) between January 2022 and July 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 05 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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