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1997 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · R16 NCW

R16 NCW

1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 94,266 miles. MOT valid until 01/02/2027.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 01/02/2027
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1840cc

R16 NCW Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
  • 94,266 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 Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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R16 NCW Mileage History

  1. 26/01/202290,335 mi
  2. 24/01/202391,385 mi+1,050 mi
  3. 29/01/202492,354 mi+969 mi
  4. 13/01/202593,151 mi+797 mi
  5. 23/01/202694,266 mi+1,115 mi

Average of roughly 985 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R16 NCW MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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 (R16 NCW) between January 2022 and January 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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ADVISORY

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