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MAZDA MX-51997 · 1.8L PETROL

R787 FVC

Vehicle Insight Summary

MAZDA MX-5 (1997, PETROL, 1839cc) — mileage recorded at 43,824. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT
Expired
Expires 28/08/2019
Tax
SORN
Statutory Off Road Notification
Fuel
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
1839cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight

This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years and may no longer be on the road. Automatic AI analysis has been skipped.

Free vehicle health score

60
/ 100 · Average

Public record health check: Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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Locked
Finance
Locked
Write-off
Locked
Salvage
Locked
Imported
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Exported
Locked
Scrapped
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Destruction
Locked
V5C Logbook
Locked

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Full MOT History

MOT data last updated: 7/20/2026, 11:23:06 PM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Mazda Mx-5 (R787 FVC) from 1997 show a total of 5 MOT tests between July 2010 and August 2018.

Across its entire MOT history, this Mazda has a 100% success rate (5 passes and 0 fails). This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

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