1997 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · P272 DPA
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/01/1997. Recorded mileage 83,336 miles. MOT valid until 12/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,336 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
P272 DPA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 83,336 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P272 DPA Mileage History
- 18/07/202478,522 mi
- 28/07/202580,761 mi+2,239 mi
- 28/07/202580,762 mi+1 mi
- 29/07/202683,311 mi+2,549 mi
- 14/08/202683,336 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 2,323 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P272 DPA 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 (P272 DPA) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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