1997 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · P112 GRC
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 10/04/1997. Recorded mileage 97,956 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/02/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,956 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
P112 GRC Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2025
- 97,956 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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P112 GRC Mileage History
- 27/02/200667,701 mi
- 27/02/200667,701 mi
- 25/02/200776,847 mi+9,146 mi
- 25/02/200776,847 mi
- 18/10/201079,797 mi+2,950 mi
- 21/10/201079,797 mi
- 06/03/201579,810 mi+13 mi
- 24/03/201579,824 mi+14 mi
- 01/04/201689,139 mi+9,315 mi
- 28/03/201786,017 mi-3,122 mi
- 02/07/201888,995 mi+2,978 mi
- 29/06/201991,930 mi+2,935 mi
- 06/01/202194,814 mi+2,884 mi
- 16/12/202195,595 mi+781 mi
- 04/01/202396,398 mi+803 mi
- 08/02/202497,112 mi+714 mi
- 11/02/202597,956 mi+844 mi
Average of roughly 1,596 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P112 GRC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Mx-5 (P112 GRC) between February 2006 and February 2025.
The record contains 13 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 11 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.
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