1997 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · P957 GNF
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 May 1997. Recorded mileage 80,357 miles. MOT expired on 11 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,357 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P957 GNF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/10/2025
- 80,357 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P957 GNF Mileage History
- 25/05/202380,131 mi
- 31/05/202380,137 mi+6 mi
- 12/10/202480,241 mi+104 mi
- 10/10/202580,357 mi+116 mi
Average of roughly 95 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P957 GNF 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 (P957 GNF) between May 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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