1997 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · G6 CFG
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 74,332 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,332 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
G6 CFG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/08/2026
- 74,332 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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G6 CFG Mileage History
- 26/07/202265,567 mi
- 28/07/202368,521 mi+2,954 mi
- 07/08/202471,587 mi+3,066 mi
- 05/08/202573,573 mi+1,986 mi
- 06/08/202674,332 mi+759 mi
Average of roughly 2,175 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G6 CFG 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 (G6 CFG) between July 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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