1997 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · R667 BLD
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 68,192 miles. MOT valid until 13/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,192 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
R667 BLD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
- 68,192 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R667 BLD Mileage History
- 19/05/202365,379 mi
- 25/07/202465,858 mi+479 mi
- 06/06/202565,871 mi+13 mi
- 05/06/202668,156 mi+2,285 mi
- 15/06/202668,192 mi+36 mi
Average of roughly 915 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R667 BLD 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 (R667 BLD) between May 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (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 Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))”.
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