1997 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · P418 AUB
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 49,414 miles. MOT valid until 26 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,414 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P418 AUB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2026
- 49,414 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P418 AUB Mileage History
- 20/05/202248,313 mi
- 18/05/202348,551 mi+238 mi
- 28/05/202448,820 mi+269 mi
- 19/05/202549,021 mi+201 mi
- 11/05/202649,414 mi+393 mi
Average of roughly 277 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P418 AUB 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 (P418 AUB) between May 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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