1997 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · R190 AKK
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 89,583 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,583 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R190 AKK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 89,583 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R190 AKK 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 (R190 AKK) between June 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion holes on inner ”; “Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion holes on inner”; “Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))”.
R190 AKK Mileage History
- 16/06/202288,850 mi
- 15/06/202389,183 mi+333 mi
- 07/06/202489,397 mi+214 mi
- 13/08/202589,562 mi+165 mi
- 09/10/202589,583 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 221 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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