1997 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · P492 ALJ
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 75,021 miles. MOT valid until 29/04/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,021 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1839cc
P492 ALJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 75,021 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P492 ALJ Mileage History
- 26/04/202372,592 mi
- 18/04/202473,370 mi+778 mi
- 18/04/202473,370 mi
- 01/05/202574,250 mi+880 mi
- 30/04/202675,021 mi+771 mi
Average of roughly 806 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P492 ALJ 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 (P492 ALJ) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
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