1997 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · R246 KGJ
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 65,546 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jul 2021.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jul 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,546 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R246 KGJ Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2020
- 65,546 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R246 KGJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Mx-5 (R246 KGJ) between July 2005 and July 2020.
The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Windscreen (11 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)”; “Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)”; “Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)”.
R246 KGJ Mileage History
- 12/07/200551,603 mi
- 30/06/200653,670 mi+2,067 mi
- 18/07/200754,696 mi+1,026 mi
- 07/07/200855,088 mi+392 mi
- 20/07/200957,133 mi+2,045 mi
- 29/06/201058,939 mi+1,806 mi
- 08/06/201159,610 mi+671 mi
- 10/06/201159,620 mi+10 mi
- 05/11/201260,980 mi+1,360 mi
- 05/11/201260,980 mi
- 31/10/201361,809 mi+829 mi
- 17/04/201562,579 mi+770 mi
- 20/04/201562,579 mi
- 18/04/201663,684 mi+1,105 mi
- 18/04/201663,684 mi
- 03/05/201764,835 mi+1,151 mi
- 09/05/201764,835 mi
- 11/05/201865,420 mi+585 mi
- 11/05/201865,420 mi
- 09/07/202065,546 mi+126 mi
Average of roughly 930 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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