1997 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · R43 LJU
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 93,626 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/10/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,626 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1598cc
R43 LJU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2007
- 93,626 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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R43 LJU Mileage History
- 07/10/200581,115 mi
- 07/10/200581,115 mi
- 04/10/200685,859 mi+4,744 mi
- 12/10/200793,618 mi+7,759 mi
- 15/10/200793,626 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 6,192 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R43 LJU 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 (R43 LJU) between October 2005 and October 2007.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”.
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