1997 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · R152 CGH
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 120,528 miles. MOT valid until 13/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,528 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1839cc
R152 CGH Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/04/2026
- 120,528 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (31 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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R152 CGH Mileage History
- 04/09/200685,314 mi
- 08/09/200788,148 mi+2,834 mi
- 13/10/200890,307 mi+2,159 mi
- 14/10/200890,307 mi
- 29/09/200992,039 mi+1,732 mi
- 16/10/201094,305 mi+2,266 mi
- 16/10/201094,305 mi
- 29/12/201196,848 mi+2,543 mi
- 30/12/201196,848 mi
- 26/02/201398,731 mi+1,883 mi
- 01/03/201398,749 mi+18 mi
- 26/02/201499,924 mi+1,175 mi
- 26/02/201499,924 mi
- 06/03/2015101,364 mi+1,440 mi
- 06/03/2015101,364 mi
- 18/02/2016103,364 mi+2,000 mi
- 18/02/2016103,364 mi
- 24/02/2017105,778 mi+2,414 mi
- 09/01/2018108,272 mi+2,494 mi
- 29/01/2019109,814 mi+1,542 mi
- 03/02/2020110,871 mi+1,057 mi
- 04/02/2020110,871 mi
- 21/01/2021112,148 mi+1,277 mi
- 28/01/2021112,162 mi+14 mi
- 11/01/2022113,052 mi+890 mi
- 12/01/2022113,052 mi
- 19/01/2023115,784 mi+2,732 mi
- 25/02/2025116,350 mi+566 mi
- 17/02/2026120,455 mi+4,105 mi
- 15/04/2026120,528 mi+73 mi
Average of roughly 1,796 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
R152 CGH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Mx-5 (R152 CGH) between September 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 15 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (31 issues), Bodywork (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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