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MAZDA MX-51997 · 1.8L Petrol

M331 ATW

Vehicle Insight Summary

1997 MAZDA MX-5 — Petrol, 1839cc. This vehicle has 168,973 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT

Expired

Expires 23/05/2026

Tax

No data

Mileage: 168,973
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 1839cc

Free vehicle health score

/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

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Finance

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Write-off

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Salvage

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Imported

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Exported

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Scrapped

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Destruction

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V5C Logbook

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: May 20, 2026, 01:00 AM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 1997 Mazda Mx-5 (M331 ATW), we found 5 MOT results in the period of November 2021 to May 2025.

Across its entire MOT history, this Mazda has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

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