The road tax status for P461 FLS is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for P461 FLS?

The MOT for P461 FLS is valid and due for renewal on or before 19 June 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of P461 FLS?

The recorded mileage for P461 FLS is 94,718 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P461 FLS ULEZ compliant?

No, P461 FLS does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · P461 FLS

P461 FLS

1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27/02/1997. Recorded mileage 94,718 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 19/06/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 94,718 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 19/06/2026

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Mileage: 94,718 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 1839cc

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P461 FLS Key Findings

25 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2025
94,718 miles recorded at latest MOT
11 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (53 mentions)

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/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

! Older vehicle

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P461 FLS Mileage History

15/02/200651,564 mi
09/02/200756,740 mi+5,176 mi
15/02/200861,386 mi+4,646 mi
22/02/200861,449 mi+63 mi
06/02/200965,916 mi+4,467 mi
11/02/200965,947 mi+31 mi
15/02/201068,409 mi+2,462 mi
07/06/201068,461 mi+52 mi
10/06/201068,461 mi
09/06/201172,232 mi+3,771 mi
11/06/201172,246 mi+14 mi
11/06/201673,902 mi+1,656 mi
26/02/201974,306 mi+404 mi
05/02/202075,668 mi+1,362 mi
13/02/202075,700 mi+32 mi
21/02/202075,700 mi
04/03/202179,191 mi+3,491 mi
04/03/202179,191 mi
20/04/202280,445 mi+1,254 mi
05/05/202280,479 mi+34 mi
13/06/202385,688 mi+5,209 mi
14/06/202385,688 mi
11/06/202491,996 mi+6,308 mi
21/06/202491,996 mi
17/06/202594,718 mi+2,722 mi

Average of roughly 2,232 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.

P461 FLS MOT History

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MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Mx-5 (P461 FLS) between February 2006 and June 2025.

The record contains 14 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 17 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (53 issues), Suspension (20 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (13 issues), Tyres (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 60 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”.

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