1997 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · P258 AEL
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 101,562 miles. MOT expired on 11 Aug 2022. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Aug 2022
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,562 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P258 AEL Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/08/2021
- 101,562 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P258 AEL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Mx-5 (P258 AEL) between February 2006 and August 2021.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 55 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
P258 AEL Mileage History
- 22/02/200673,833 mi
- 24/10/200675,283 mi+1,450 mi
- 19/10/200749,748 mi-25,535 mi
- 14/10/200884,632 mi+34,884 mi
- 31/10/200989,506 mi+4,874 mi
- 08/11/201093,961 mi+4,455 mi
- 10/11/201195,837 mi+1,876 mi
- 14/11/201297,905 mi+2,068 mi
- 09/11/201398,946 mi+1,041 mi
- 05/08/201798,993 mi+47 mi
- 04/08/201899,738 mi+745 mi
- 20/07/2019100,920 mi+1,182 mi
- 05/08/2020101,198 mi+278 mi
- 12/08/2020101,198 mi
- 06/08/2021101,562 mi+364 mi
- 09/08/2021101,562 mi
Average of roughly 1,793 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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