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1997 MAZDA MX-51.6L Petrol

R974 AMB

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 101,133 miles recorded, this Green 1997 MAZDA MX-5 runs on Petrol with a 1598cc engine. MOT is not on record and tax is unpaid.

MOT

Expired

Expires 28/07/2022

Tax

No data

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Mileage: 101,133
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 1598cc

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.

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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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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 16:56

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Mazda Mx-5 (R974 AMB) from 1997 show a total of 1 MOT test between July 2021 and July 2021.

With 1 passes and 0 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 100%. This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.

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