1997 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · F28 TAS
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 166,820 miles. MOT expired on 06 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,820 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F28 TAS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/06/2024
- 166,820 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F28 TAS 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 (F28 TAS) between May 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
F28 TAS Mileage History
- 20/05/2022158,118 mi
- 04/06/2022158,119 mi+1 mi
- 01/06/2023162,690 mi+4,571 mi
- 07/06/2023162,692 mi+2 mi
- 05/06/2024166,820 mi+4,128 mi
Average of roughly 4,256 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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