1997 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · M17 EAB
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1997. Recorded mileage 95,477 miles. MOT valid until 09 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,477 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M17 EAB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/10/2025
- 95,477 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M17 EAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Mx-5 (M17 EAB) between July 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
M17 EAB Mileage History
- 23/07/202391,085 mi
- 10/11/202493,869 mi+2,784 mi
- 18/10/202595,477 mi+1,608 mi
Average of roughly 1,961 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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