1997 MAZDA MX-51.8L Petrol

R950 BEG

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 1997 MAZDA MX-5 is a Petrol vehicle with a 1840cc engine. Currently it has a valid MOT and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 217,370.

MOT

Valid

Expires 08/08/2026

Tax

No data

Mileage: 217,370
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 1840cc

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/ 100 · Average

Public record health check: Average.

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✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

A score of 70 doesn't mean it's safe to buy. Private markers don't appear in public data.

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 01:04

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Mazda Mx-5 (R950 BEG) from 1997 show a total of 5 MOT tests between March 2023 and August 2025.

Across its entire MOT history, this Mazda has a 60% success rate (3 passes and 2 fails). A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

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