1997 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · P281 AYJ
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27/05/1997. Recorded mileage 59,124 miles. MOT valid until 02/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,124 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1839cc
P281 AYJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 59,124 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P281 AYJ Mileage History
- 09/05/202355,279 mi
- 10/05/202456,467 mi+1,188 mi
- 04/06/202557,603 mi+1,136 mi
- 06/05/202659,123 mi+1,520 mi
- 13/05/202659,124 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,277 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P281 AYJ 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 (P281 AYJ) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (10 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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