Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid
Road Tax Paid

1997 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · P55 RAT

P55 RAT

1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2002. Recorded mileage 73,389 miles. MOT valid until 09/04/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.

Make & Model
MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
MOT Status
Valid until 09/04/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/02/2027)
Recorded Mileage
73,389 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 09/04/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/02/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
1839cc

P55 RAT Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2026
  • 73,389 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
90
/ 100 · Excellent
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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.

✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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P55 RAT Mileage History

  1. 30/03/202272,347 mi
  2. 05/04/202372,664 mi+317 mi
  3. 03/04/202472,946 mi+282 mi
  4. 28/03/202573,204 mi+258 mi
  5. 18/03/202673,389 mi+185 mi

Average of roughly 263 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P55 RAT MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 31 Aug 2026, 22:20
MOT Analysis

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 (P55 RAT) between March 2022 and March 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
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ADVISORY