1997 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · J23 PAM
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24/03/1997. Recorded mileage 135,784 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,784 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1840cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
J23 PAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/07/2025
- 135,784 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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J23 PAM Mileage History
- 04/02/2022124,693 mi
- 21/01/2023130,333 mi+5,640 mi
- 26/07/2024133,699 mi+3,366 mi
- 26/07/2025135,784 mi+2,085 mi
- 26/07/2025135,784 mi
Average of roughly 3,195 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J23 PAM 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 (J23 PAM) between February 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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