1997 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · J10 MAX
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 28 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 77,466 miles. MOT expired on 24 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,466 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J10 MAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2025
- 77,466 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J10 MAX 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 (J10 MAX) between February 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
J10 MAX Mileage History
- 22/02/202263,687 mi
- 21/02/202368,410 mi+4,723 mi
- 21/03/202474,042 mi+5,632 mi
- 25/03/202474,050 mi+8 mi
- 19/03/202577,466 mi+3,416 mi
Average of roughly 4,490 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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