1997 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · P443 AFX
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 53,085 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/09/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,085 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1839cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
P443 AFX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2023
- 53,085 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P443 AFX Mileage History
- 16/09/202139,586 mi
- 27/09/202242,859 mi+3,273 mi
- 25/09/202353,085 mi+10,226 mi
Average of roughly 6,672 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
P443 AFX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Mx-5 (P443 AFX) between September 2021 and September 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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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