1997 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · P955 CTA
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 112,834 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/06/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,834 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1839cc
P955 CTA Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2025
- 112,834 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
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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P955 CTA Mileage History
- 23/03/2022103,915 mi
- 02/06/2023106,333 mi+2,418 mi
- 31/05/2024111,033 mi+4,700 mi
- 03/06/2025112,834 mi+1,801 mi
Average of roughly 2,790 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
P955 CTA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Mx-5 (P955 CTA) between March 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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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