1997 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · P490 CCW
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 May 1997. Recorded mileage 44,710 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,710 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P490 CCW Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
- 44,710 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P490 CCW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Mx-5 (P490 CCW) between June 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”.
P490 CCW Mileage History
- 28/06/200626,352 mi
- 17/08/200727,267 mi+915 mi
- 15/08/200827,548 mi+281 mi
- 18/07/200927,824 mi+276 mi
- 18/08/201028,133 mi+309 mi
- 07/09/201128,232 mi+99 mi
- 28/08/201228,535 mi+303 mi
- 29/08/201228,545 mi+10 mi
- 05/09/201329,745 mi+1,200 mi
- 05/09/201431,129 mi+1,384 mi
- 05/09/201431,202 mi+73 mi
- 26/08/201532,472 mi+1,270 mi
- 07/09/201633,939 mi+1,467 mi
- 05/09/201734,908 mi+969 mi
- 05/09/201836,326 mi+1,418 mi
- 04/09/201937,412 mi+1,086 mi
- 31/03/202138,053 mi+641 mi
- 29/03/202239,711 mi+1,658 mi
- 27/03/202340,990 mi+1,279 mi
- 17/04/202442,162 mi+1,172 mi
- 12/05/202543,282 mi+1,120 mi
- 29/04/202644,710 mi+1,428 mi
Average of roughly 926 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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