1997 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · D29 MXV
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19/08/1997. Recorded mileage 83,278 miles. MOT valid until 06/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,278 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1839cc
D29 MXV Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 83,278 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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D29 MXV Mileage History
- 08/11/200538,327 mi
- 30/08/200645,363 mi+7,036 mi
- 17/09/200749,244 mi+3,881 mi
- 10/09/200853,152 mi+3,908 mi
- 16/09/200954,980 mi+1,828 mi
- 13/09/201055,726 mi+746 mi
- 05/08/201157,406 mi+1,680 mi
- 03/08/201258,602 mi+1,196 mi
- 15/07/201360,829 mi+2,227 mi
- 28/07/201462,979 mi+2,150 mi
- 11/08/201563,703 mi+724 mi
- 27/07/201664,785 mi+1,082 mi
- 28/07/201664,785 mi
- 31/07/201765,785 mi+1,000 mi
- 11/08/201765,814 mi+29 mi
- 06/08/201867,406 mi+1,592 mi
- 06/09/201969,034 mi+1,628 mi
- 11/09/201969,064 mi+30 mi
- 29/04/202170,438 mi+1,374 mi
- 07/05/202170,474 mi+36 mi
- 05/05/202271,538 mi+1,064 mi
- 05/05/202374,890 mi+3,352 mi
- 24/04/202478,741 mi+3,851 mi
- 28/04/202580,607 mi+1,866 mi
- 08/07/202683,278 mi+2,671 mi
Average of roughly 2,175 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
D29 MXV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Mx-5 (D29 MXV) between November 2005 and July 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (27 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)”.
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