1997 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · P552 DFP
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 64,530 miles. MOT valid until 15/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,530 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1840cc
P552 DFP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2026
- 64,530 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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P552 DFP Mileage History
- 28/09/202359,347 mi
- 16/09/202461,718 mi+2,371 mi
- 16/09/202461,718 mi
- 12/09/202562,972 mi+1,254 mi
- 17/08/202664,530 mi+1,558 mi
Average of roughly 1,796 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P552 DFP 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 (P552 DFP) between September 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 August 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 (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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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