1997 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · P148 JWB
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24/02/1997. Recorded mileage 85,153 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,153 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
P148 JWB Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2025
- 85,153 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 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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P148 JWB Mileage History
- 28/12/200557,475 mi
- 10/01/200760,381 mi+2,906 mi
- 10/01/200760,381 mi
- 23/01/200863,049 mi+2,668 mi
- 20/01/200966,468 mi+3,419 mi
- 21/01/201068,266 mi+1,798 mi
- 01/02/201170,074 mi+1,808 mi
- 31/01/201272,068 mi+1,994 mi
- 30/01/201372,606 mi+538 mi
- 29/01/201473,327 mi+721 mi
- 13/01/201573,958 mi+631 mi
- 16/01/201573,958 mi
- 19/01/201674,468 mi+510 mi
- 22/01/201674,468 mi
- 06/02/201774,891 mi+423 mi
- 10/07/201876,912 mi+2,021 mi
- 04/07/201978,583 mi+1,671 mi
- 02/07/202080,813 mi+2,230 mi
- 02/07/202080,813 mi
- 28/06/202180,989 mi+176 mi
- 07/07/202281,696 mi+707 mi
- 01/07/202383,086 mi+1,390 mi
- 02/07/202484,199 mi+1,113 mi
- 25/06/202585,153 mi+954 mi
Average of roughly 1,420 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
P148 JWB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Mx-5 (P148 JWB) between December 2005 and June 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 25 June 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: Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 0.60 (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.63 (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”.
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