1997 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · P493 HNF
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 06/02/1997. Recorded mileage 126,636 miles. MOT valid until 18/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,636 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
P493 HNF Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 126,636 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (42 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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P493 HNF Mileage History
- 04/05/200685,709 mi
- 10/05/200790,468 mi+4,759 mi
- 11/05/200790,521 mi+53 mi
- 09/05/200894,313 mi+3,792 mi
- 09/05/200894,313 mi
- 06/05/200998,926 mi+4,613 mi
- 28/04/2010103,456 mi+4,530 mi
- 05/05/2010103,586 mi+130 mi
- 13/05/2011107,274 mi+3,688 mi
- 21/05/2012109,566 mi+2,292 mi
- 31/05/2012109,566 mi
- 11/06/2013110,734 mi+1,168 mi
- 14/06/2013110,744 mi+10 mi
- 09/07/2014112,337 mi+1,593 mi
- 15/07/2014112,347 mi+10 mi
- 11/07/2015113,886 mi+1,539 mi
- 05/07/2016114,447 mi+561 mi
- 12/07/2016114,447 mi
- 13/07/2017115,947 mi+1,500 mi
- 13/07/2018117,081 mi+1,134 mi
- 13/07/2018117,081 mi
- 02/07/2019118,822 mi+1,741 mi
- 11/01/2021120,543 mi+1,721 mi
- 12/01/2022121,041 mi+498 mi
- 21/01/2023124,982 mi+3,941 mi
- 11/03/2025126,992 mi+2,010 mi
- 18/03/2025126,000 mi-992 mi
- 20/04/2026126,636 mi+636 mi
Average of roughly 2,050 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P493 HNF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Mx-5 (P493 HNF) between May 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (42 issues), Lighting (22 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 71 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: “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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