1997 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · R102 BAY
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2001. Recorded mileage 46,837 miles. MOT valid until 13/03/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,837 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1800cc
R102 BAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 46,837 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R102 BAY Mileage History
- 14/03/202345,513 mi
- 13/03/202445,899 mi+386 mi
- 05/03/202546,360 mi+461 mi
- 05/03/202546,361 mi+1 mi
- 10/03/202646,837 mi+476 mi
Average of roughly 443 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R102 BAY 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 (R102 BAY) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 March 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 (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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