1997 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · P474 DPB
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 135,116 miles. MOT valid until 11/03/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,116 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1598cc
P474 DPB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 135,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
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P474 DPB Mileage History
- 24/01/2022133,697 mi
- 25/01/2022133,712 mi+15 mi
- 27/01/2023135,108 mi+1,396 mi
- 11/03/2026135,114 mi+6 mi
- 12/03/2026135,116 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 344 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P474 DPB 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 (P474 DPB) between January 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Steering (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
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