1997 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · P25 XHO
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 11 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 89,481 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,481 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P25 XHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2025
- 89,481 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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P25 XHO Mileage History
- 20/04/202384,898 mi
- 20/06/202487,236 mi+2,338 mi
- 24/06/202487,253 mi+17 mi
- 12/06/202589,460 mi+2,207 mi
- 16/06/202589,481 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 2,125 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P25 XHO 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 (P25 XHO) between April 2023 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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