1997 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · P327 AAA
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 07 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 86,416 miles. MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,416 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P327 AAA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 86,416 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P327 AAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Mx-5 (P327 AAA) between March 2026 and April 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 April 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: Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
P327 AAA Mileage History
- 27/03/202686,402 mi
- 02/04/202686,416 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 876 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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