1997 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · P234 DFP
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29/05/1997. Recorded mileage 55,515 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/10/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,515 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
P234 DFP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2024
- 55,515 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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P234 DFP Mileage History
- 30/01/202353,539 mi
- 16/06/202353,546 mi+7 mi
- 10/05/202463,918 mi+10,372 mi
- 10/05/202453,919 mi-9,999 mi
- 14/10/202455,515 mi+1,596 mi
Average of roughly 1,158 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P234 DFP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Mx-5 (P234 DFP) between January 2023 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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