1997 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · R255 BMA
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 99,900 miles. MOT valid until 15/04/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,900 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1598cc
R255 BMA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/04/2026
- 99,900 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R255 BMA Mileage History
- 22/03/202495,501 mi
- 22/03/202495,501 mi
- 02/04/202598,816 mi+3,315 mi
- 16/04/202598,827 mi+11 mi
- 17/04/202699,900 mi+1,073 mi
Average of roughly 2,126 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R255 BMA 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 (R255 BMA) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced welded repa”; “Nearside Rear Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
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