1997 Mazda 1.8L Petrol · R791 BBK
1997 Mazda (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 186,398 km. MOT valid until 29/06/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 186,398 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1800cc
R791 BBK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 186,398 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R791 BBK Odometer History
- 30/06/2023181,988 mi
- 14/06/2024183,527 mi+1,539 mi
- 27/06/2025184,007 km
- 19/06/2026186,246 km+2,239 km
- 01/07/2026186,398 km+152 km
Average of roughly 1,468 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R791 BBK 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 Unknown (R791 BBK) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 July 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: Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 advisory notices are 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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