1997 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · NIW 1216
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15/10/1997. Recorded mileage 91,639 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,639 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1598cc
NIW 1216 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2025
- 91,639 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: Below Average
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NIW 1216 Mileage History
- 08/06/202390,044 mi
- 15/06/202390,119 mi+75 mi
- 10/06/202490,653 mi+534 mi
- 19/07/202490,745 mi+92 mi
- 24/06/202591,639 mi+894 mi
Average of roughly 780 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NIW 1216 MOT History
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 (NIW 1216) between June 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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