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1997 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · R557 BGY

R557 BGY

1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30/10/1997. Recorded mileage 85,084 miles. MOT valid until 21/09/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 21/09/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1598cc

R557 BGY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
  • 85,084 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 Analysis
70
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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R557 BGY Mileage History

  1. 15/09/202382,146 mi
  2. 22/09/202382,153 mi+7 mi
  3. 17/09/202483,932 mi+1,779 mi
  4. 17/09/202483,932 mi
  5. 19/09/202585,084 mi+1,152 mi

Average of roughly 1,460 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R557 BGY MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
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 (R557 BGY) between September 2023 and September 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 19 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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