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MAZDA MX-51997 · 1.8L Petrol

P975 BPL

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 1997 MAZDA MX-5? It's a Petrol with a 1840cc engine showing 122,405 miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT

Expired

Expires 11/06/2026

Tax

No data

Mileage: 122,405
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 1840cc

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Public record health check: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)

! Older vehicle

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Finance

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Write-off

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Salvage

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Imported

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Exported

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Scrapped

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Destruction

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V5C Logbook

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Full MOT History

MOT data last updated: 4/15/2026, 4:56:25 PM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

This 1997 Mazda Mx-5 (P975 BPL) has a recorded MOT history spanning from April 2018 to June 2025, with 5 MOT tests on record.

Across its entire MOT history, this Mazda has a 100% success rate (5 passes and 0 fails). This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

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