1997 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · P502 ALJ
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 139,257 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/02/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,257 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
P502 ALJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2025
- 139,257 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 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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P502 ALJ Mileage History
- 25/11/2021127,839 mi
- 28/11/2022134,794 mi+6,955 mi
- 08/12/2023137,080 mi+2,286 mi
- 20/02/2025139,257 mi+2,177 mi
- 20/02/2025139,257 mi
Average of roughly 3,525 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P502 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 (P502 ALJ) between November 2021 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 February 2025 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: Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (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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