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1997 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · H873 NJM

H873 NJM

1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1997. Recorded mileage 145,279 miles. MOT valid until 06/10/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 06/10/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1597cc

H873 NJM Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
  • 145,279 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
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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H873 NJM Mileage History

  1. 28/07/2022143,055 mi
  2. 01/08/2022143,056 mi+1 mi
  3. 14/08/2023143,301 mi+245 mi
  4. 02/10/2024143,315 mi+14 mi
  5. 07/10/2025145,279 mi+1,964 mi

Average of roughly 696 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

H873 NJM 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 (H873 NJM) between July 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 07 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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