1997 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · P736 DFP
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 88,475 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,475 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P736 DFP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2024
- 88,475 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P736 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 (P736 DFP) between March 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
P736 DFP Mileage History
- 28/03/202287,727 mi
- 29/03/202287,730 mi+3 mi
- 29/09/202387,733 mi+3 mi
- 09/10/202387,741 mi+8 mi
- 17/09/202488,475 mi+734 mi
Average of roughly 302 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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