1997 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · J1 DAK
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 05/03/1997. Recorded mileage 82,559 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,559 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1840cc
J1 DAK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 20/03/2026
- 82,559 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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J1 DAK Mileage History
- 06/04/202280,536 mi
- 09/04/202280,536 mi
- 02/06/202380,541 mi+5 mi
- 17/04/202581,901 mi+1,360 mi
- 20/03/202682,559 mi+658 mi
Average of roughly 512 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J1 DAK 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 (J1 DAK) between April 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 March 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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