1997 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · ALZ 4080
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 34,081 miles. MOT valid until 17/08/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,081 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1840cc
ALZ 4080 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 34,081 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded 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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ALZ 4080 Mileage History
- 17/08/202333,523 mi
- 06/08/202433,551 mi+28 mi
- 13/08/202533,754 mi+203 mi
- 13/08/202634,081 mi+327 mi
- 19/08/202634,081 mi
Average of roughly 186 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ALZ 4080 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 (ALZ 4080) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 August 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 (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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