1997 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · P79 SUV
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22/04/1997. Recorded mileage 184,157 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,157 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1598cc
P79 SUV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2025
- 184,157 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 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: Poor
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.
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P79 SUV Mileage History
- 12/08/2024183,919 mi
- 02/09/2024183,919 mi
- 26/02/2025184,098 mi+179 mi
- 07/03/2025184,138 mi+40 mi
- 07/03/2025184,157 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 420 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P79 SUV 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 (P79 SUV) between August 2024 and March 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 07 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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