1997 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · P493 HNF
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06/02/1997. Recorded mileage 126,000 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,000 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
P493 HNF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2025
- 126,000 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
P493 HNF Mileage History
- 12/01/2022121,041 mi
- 21/01/2023124,982 mi+3,941 mi
- 11/03/2025126,992 mi+2,010 mi
- 18/03/2025126,000 mi-992 mi
Average of roughly 1,560 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P493 HNF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Mx-5 (P493 HNF) between January 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (P493 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as P493HNF.
TOYOTA
CELICA
VOLVO
900 Series
TOYOTA
HI-ACE
DAIHATSU
FOURTRAK
NISSAN
ALMERA
AUDI
CABRIOLET
YAMAHA
XTZ660
HONDA
CBR900RR
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
HONDA
VFR750F
SUZUKI
DR125
LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER