1997 Mazda Sport 2.5L Diesel · P903 GPA
1997 Mazda Sport (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 308,379 miles. MOT valid until 20/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA SPORT
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 308,379 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2490cc
P903 GPA Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 308,379 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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P903 GPA Mileage History
- 24/11/200892,742 km
- 16/09/2009101,007 mi
- 16/09/2009101,008 mi+1 mi
- 25/03/2010110,493 mi+9,485 mi
- 01/07/2011122,855 mi+12,362 mi
- 01/07/2011122,855 mi
- 02/07/2012139,083 mi+16,228 mi
- 10/06/2013148,142 km
- 10/06/2013148,142 km
- 07/07/2014136,905 mi
- 11/07/2014136,960 mi+55 mi
- 22/12/2015181,115 mi+44,155 mi
- 22/12/2015181,115 mi
- 29/12/2016190,986 mi+9,871 mi
- 03/01/2017190,990 mi+4 mi
- 03/01/2018199,918 mi+8,928 mi
- 05/01/2018199,918 mi
- 11/01/2019212,347 mi+12,429 mi
- 11/01/2019212,347 km
- 02/01/2020222,356 mi
- 18/01/2020222,550 mi+194 mi
- 16/12/2020227,689 mi+5,139 mi
- 21/12/2020227,698 mi+9 mi
- 25/02/2022233,884 km
- 21/02/2023255,198 km+21,314 km
- 27/02/2024275,711 km+20,513 km
- 15/04/2024275,856 km+145 km
- 18/04/2024275,856 km
- 14/04/2025298,146 km+22,290 km
- 22/04/2025298,227 km+81 km
- 10/04/2026308,160 mi
- 22/04/2026308,379 mi+219 mi
Average of roughly 12,388 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
P903 GPA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Sport (P903 GPA) between November 2008 and April 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 14 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 14 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Suspension (21 issues), Lighting (18 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 82 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: “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Power steering component leaking RACK (2.1.5 (a))”.
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