1997 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · P443 AJL
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 127,639 miles. MOT valid until 07 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,639 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P443 AJL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
- 127,639 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P443 AJL Mileage History
- 07/05/2024125,159 mi
- 08/05/2024125,162 mi+3 mi
- 28/04/2025125,600 mi+438 mi
- 30/04/2026127,639 mi+2,039 mi
- 01/05/2026127,639 mi
Average of roughly 1,251 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P443 AJL 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 (P443 AJL) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2026 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: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
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