1997 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · P554 FWL
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21/06/1997. Recorded mileage 110,064 miles. MOT valid until 22/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 110,064 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1598cc
P554 FWL Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 110,064 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P554 FWL Mileage History
- 08/06/200647,322 mi
- 02/03/200747,577 mi+255 mi
- 14/02/200855,258 mi+7,681 mi
- 14/02/200855,258 mi
- 23/02/200961,034 mi+5,776 mi
- 26/02/201066,381 mi+5,347 mi
- 28/02/201170,034 mi+3,653 mi
- 03/03/201170,036 mi+2 mi
- 10/03/201271,698 mi+1,662 mi
- 12/03/201271,698 mi
- 21/03/201379,340 mi+7,642 mi
- 27/05/201486,567 mi+7,227 mi
- 26/06/201594,358 mi+7,791 mi
- 24/06/2016100,109 mi+5,751 mi
- 14/10/2017102,674 mi+2,565 mi
- 18/10/2017104,699 mi+2,025 mi
- 27/11/2023108,331 mi+3,632 mi
- 01/11/2024109,961 mi+1,630 mi
- 14/11/2024109,961 mi
- 23/04/2026110,064 mi+103 mi
- 24/04/2026110,064 mi
Average of roughly 3,157 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
P554 FWL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Mx-5 (P554 FWL) between June 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched on lock to lock check (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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