1997 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · R242 EAL
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 119,513 miles. MOT valid until 17/11/2026.
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1598cc
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R242 EAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 119,513 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R242 EAL Mileage History
- 11/09/2023116,963 mi
- 12/09/2023116,954 mi-9 mi
- 29/08/2024117,379 mi+425 mi
- 23/10/2025119,482 mi+2,103 mi
- 18/11/2025119,513 mi+31 mi
Average of roughly 1,166 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R242 EAL 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 (R242 EAL) between September 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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