1997 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · P745 ARU
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 57,630 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,630 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P745 ARU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 57,630 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P745 ARU Mileage History
- 14/03/202255,477 mi
- 06/03/202355,948 mi+471 mi
- 13/03/202456,393 mi+445 mi
- 19/03/202557,032 mi+639 mi
- 31/03/202657,630 mi+598 mi
Average of roughly 532 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P745 ARU 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 (P745 ARU) between March 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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