1997 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · DV 7263
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 03/04/1997. Recorded mileage 61,783 miles. MOT valid until 08/07/2027. Taxed until 01/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Shrewsbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,783 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
DV 7263 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 61,783 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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DV 7263 Mileage History
- 18/11/202259,513 mi
- 16/11/202361,008 mi+1,495 mi
- 01/05/202561,755 mi+747 mi
- 10/07/202661,783 mi+28 mi
- 10/07/202661,783 mi
Average of roughly 623 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DV 7263 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 (DV 7263) between November 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 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: Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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