1997 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · P140 EPY
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15/03/1997. Recorded mileage 77,597 miles. MOT valid until 17/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,597 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
P140 EPY Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/02/2026
- 77,597 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (32 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P140 EPY Mileage History
- 07/02/200662,214 mi
- 14/03/200765,084 mi+2,870 mi
- 29/04/200866,916 mi+1,832 mi
- 30/04/200866,916 mi
- 06/05/200968,746 mi+1,830 mi
- 08/07/201069,187 mi+441 mi
- 07/07/201169,788 mi+601 mi
- 10/07/201270,319 mi+531 mi
- 04/07/201370,917 mi+598 mi
- 26/06/201471,547 mi+630 mi
- 01/07/201572,336 mi+789 mi
- 27/06/201673,173 mi+837 mi
- 03/07/201773,852 mi+679 mi
- 20/06/201874,830 mi+978 mi
- 26/06/201975,137 mi+307 mi
- 01/04/202175,300 mi+163 mi
- 19/04/202275,930 mi+630 mi
- 03/04/202376,347 mi+417 mi
- 28/03/202476,758 mi+411 mi
- 10/04/202577,329 mi+571 mi
- 18/02/202677,597 mi+268 mi
Average of roughly 768 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
P140 EPY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Mx-5 (P140 EPY) between February 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (32 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)”.
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