1997 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · R915 BAU
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 09/11/1997. Recorded mileage 132,311 miles. MOT valid until 30/06/2027. Taxed until 01/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/01/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,311 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
R915 BAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 132,311 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R915 BAU Mileage History
- 09/03/2022130,851 mi
- 05/04/2023131,611 mi+760 mi
- 17/06/2025132,182 mi+571 mi
- 18/06/2025132,184 mi+2 mi
- 02/07/2026132,311 mi+127 mi
Average of roughly 338 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R915 BAU 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 (R915 BAU) between March 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 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: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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