1997 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · P168 GRA
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14/03/1997. Recorded mileage 126,621 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,621 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1598cc
P168 GRA Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/05/2026
- 126,621 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 21 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (39 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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P168 GRA Mileage History
- 03/08/200669,622 mi
- 28/07/200775,692 mi+6,070 mi
- 24/07/200880,989 mi+5,297 mi
- 03/08/200983,908 mi+2,919 mi
- 03/08/2009283,908 mi+200,000 mi
- 18/05/201085,175 mi-198,733 mi
- 28/07/201085,878 mi+703 mi
- 28/07/201188,762 mi+2,884 mi
- 02/08/201291,387 mi+2,625 mi
- 29/06/201393,324 mi+1,937 mi
- 26/06/201495,833 mi+2,509 mi
- 26/06/201495,833 mi
- 08/10/201898,306 mi+2,473 mi
- 08/10/201898,306 mi
- 11/05/2020102,080 mi+3,774 mi
- 12/05/2020102,083 mi+3 mi
- 07/06/2021103,053 mi+970 mi
- 06/04/2022103,635 mi+582 mi
- 17/04/2023106,045 mi+2,410 mi
- 18/04/2023106,045 mi
- 03/04/2024110,669 mi+4,624 mi
- 03/04/2024110,671 mi+2 mi
- 12/04/2025119,072 mi+8,401 mi
- 14/04/2025119,128 mi+56 mi
- 13/05/2026126,621 mi+7,493 mi
Average of roughly 2,882 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P168 GRA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Mx-5 (P168 GRA) between August 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (39 issues), Bodywork (24 issues), Suspension (23 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Tyres (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 102 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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