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1997 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · R248 CGH

R248 CGH

1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 18/09/1997. Recorded mileage 170,326 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 10/05/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1839cc

R248 CGH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2025
  • 170,326 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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R248 CGH Mileage History

  1. 21/04/2022160,695 mi
  2. 29/04/2022160,714 mi+19 mi
  3. 11/05/2023164,168 mi+3,454 mi
  4. 07/05/2024167,036 mi+2,868 mi
  5. 09/05/2025170,326 mi+3,290 mi

Average of roughly 3,158 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R248 CGH MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 9 May 2026, 01:11
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 (R248 CGH) between April 2022 and May 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 09 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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