1997 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · P955 CTA
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Mar 1997. Recorded mileage 112,834 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jun 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,834 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P955 CTA Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2025
- 112,834 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Mx-5 (P955 CTA) between January 2006 and June 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.
P955 CTA Mileage History
- 13/01/200679,181 mi
- 26/01/200784,071 mi+4,890 mi
- 09/02/200784,123 mi+52 mi
- 07/04/200887,173 mi+3,050 mi
- 08/04/200887,173 mi
- 02/03/200990,960 mi+3,787 mi
- 05/03/200990,960 mi
- 29/05/201095,499 mi+4,539 mi
- 28/05/201195,244 mi-255 mi
- 11/06/201195,246 mi+2 mi
- 12/06/201295,961 mi+715 mi
- 23/06/201295,961 mi
- 28/10/201395,973 mi+12 mi
- 09/09/201596,135 mi+162 mi
- 10/05/201796,433 mi+298 mi
- 10/05/201796,433 mi
- 23/04/201897,491 mi+1,058 mi
- 02/05/201897,494 mi+3 mi
- 17/05/201998,706 mi+1,212 mi
- 14/12/2020100,915 mi+2,209 mi
- 23/03/2022103,915 mi+3,000 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 1,736 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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