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1997 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · R757 FVC

R757 FVC

1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 109,690 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 04/08/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1840cc

R757 FVC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/08/2025
  • 109,690 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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R757 FVC Mileage History

  1. 28/03/2022101,703 mi
  2. 19/06/2023103,948 mi+2,245 mi
  3. 05/06/2024104,865 mi+917 mi
  4. 06/06/2024104,867 mi+2 mi
  5. 05/08/2025109,690 mi+4,823 mi

Average of roughly 2,380 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

R757 FVC 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 (R757 FVC) between March 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 05 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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