DVLA verified

MOT valid

1997 MAZDA MX-51.8L Petrol

R23 DBJ

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 1997 MAZDA MX-5? It's a Petrol with a 1840cc engine showing 43,485 miles. MOT is valid and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT

Valid

Expires 18/11/2026

Tax

No data

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Mileage: 43,485
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 1840cc

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Public record health check: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)

! Older vehicle

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 16:56

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Mazda Mx-5 (R23 DBJ) from 1997 show a total of 5 MOT tests between September 2021 and November 2025.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 100% pass rate, with 5 passes and 0 failures recorded. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

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