1997 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · R221 DGH
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 04 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 47,316 miles. MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,316 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R221 DGH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/02/2026
- 47,316 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R221 DGH Mileage History
- 30/01/202347,079 mi
- 25/01/202447,133 mi+54 mi
- 25/01/202447,135 mi+2 mi
- 30/01/202547,219 mi+84 mi
- 23/02/202647,316 mi+97 mi
Average of roughly 77 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R221 DGH 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 (R221 DGH) between January 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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