1997 Mazda 2.5L Diesel · P976 EAB
1997 Mazda (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1997. Recorded mileage 298,012 miles. MOT valid until 13/02/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 298,012 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2490cc
P976 EAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/01/2026
- 298,012 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P976 EAB Mileage History
- 06/02/2023286,480 mi
- 24/01/2024291,264 mi+4,784 mi
- 04/02/2025294,747 mi+3,483 mi
- 29/01/2026298,011 mi+3,264 mi
- 30/01/2026298,012 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 3,869 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P976 EAB 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 Unknown (P976 EAB) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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