1997 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · MAZ 2054
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 76,413 miles. MOT valid until 26/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,413 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
MAZ 2054 Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 76,413 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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MAZ 2054 Mileage History
- 28/07/200647,922 mi
- 30/07/200753,356 mi+5,434 mi
- 26/07/200856,834 mi+3,478 mi
- 22/07/200960,052 mi+3,218 mi
- 22/07/200960,052 mi
- 23/07/201061,788 mi+1,736 mi
- 29/07/201163,838 mi+2,050 mi
- 27/07/201265,740 mi+1,902 mi
- 14/08/201367,692 mi+1,952 mi
- 29/07/201469,348 mi+1,656 mi
- 20/07/201571,772 mi+2,424 mi
- 14/06/202171,973 mi+201 mi
- 06/06/202272,422 mi+449 mi
- 08/06/202373,052 mi+630 mi
- 15/06/202373,055 mi+3 mi
- 13/05/202474,026 mi+971 mi
- 28/04/202575,003 mi+977 mi
- 01/05/202676,358 mi+1,355 mi
- 28/05/202676,413 mi+55 mi
Average of roughly 1,437 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
MAZ 2054 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Mx-5 (MAZ 2054) between July 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing (5.3.6 (b))”.
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