1997 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · P468 ARN
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 1997. Recorded mileage 105,203 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,203 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
P468 ARN Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2025
- 105,203 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.
P468 ARN 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 (P468 ARN) between June 2024 and June 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
P468 ARN Mileage History
- 03/06/2024103,463 mi
- 14/06/2024103,468 mi+5 mi
- 09/06/2025105,203 mi+1,735 mi
Average of roughly 1,712 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (P468 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as P468ARN.
JAGUAR
XK8
MITSUBISHI
PAJERO
YAMAHA
YZ1000R
FORD
FIESTA
KAWASAKI
VN1500 D2
YAMAHA
VMX1200
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
SUZUKI
GSF600
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
LAND ROVER
DEFENDER
MAZDA
MPV
VOLKSWAGEN
TRANSPORTER
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.