1997 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · P463 GOL
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 111,966 miles. MOT expired on 10 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,966 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P463 GOL Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2025
- 111,966 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P463 GOL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Mx-5 (P463 GOL) between January 2007 and March 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
P463 GOL Mileage History
- 02/01/200768,279 mi
- 03/01/200768,279 mi
- 03/01/200873,963 mi+5,684 mi
- 14/01/200979,404 mi+5,441 mi
- 14/01/200979,404 mi
- 29/04/201084,711 mi+5,307 mi
- 29/04/201084,711 mi
- 28/04/201195,243 mi+10,532 mi
- 06/05/201195,243 mi
- 19/04/201299,575 mi+4,332 mi
- 20/04/201299,576 mi+1 mi
- 12/08/2013103,623 mi+4,047 mi
- 16/08/2013103,626 mi+3 mi
- 28/04/2016107,999 mi+4,373 mi
- 28/04/2016107,999 mi
- 04/05/2018108,005 mi+6 mi
- 05/06/2019110,495 mi+2,490 mi
- 06/06/2019110,495 mi
- 11/03/2025111,966 mi+1,471 mi
Average of roughly 2,402 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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