1997 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · R337 FGK
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 102,877 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
- 102,877 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R337 FGK Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 102,877 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R337 FGK Mileage History
- 21/12/200569,411 mi
- 01/12/200677,681 mi+8,270 mi
- 10/06/200883,211 mi+5,530 mi
- 11/06/200883,211 mi
- 21/12/200983,216 mi+5 mi
- 21/12/200983,217 mi+1 mi
- 11/06/201083,459 mi+242 mi
- 11/06/201083,459 mi
- 23/02/201284,725 mi+1,266 mi
- 29/01/201386,512 mi+1,787 mi
- 11/02/201488,507 mi+1,995 mi
- 18/02/201590,397 mi+1,890 mi
- 23/02/201590,438 mi+41 mi
- 11/02/201692,683 mi+2,245 mi
- 16/02/201692,705 mi+22 mi
- 15/02/201794,659 mi+1,954 mi
- 17/02/201794,676 mi+17 mi
- 15/02/201895,244 mi+568 mi
- 15/02/201895,244 mi
- 16/02/201996,611 mi+1,367 mi
- 08/02/202097,351 mi+740 mi
- 20/02/202197,716 mi+365 mi
- 12/02/202298,486 mi+770 mi
- 04/02/202399,267 mi+781 mi
- 17/02/2024100,546 mi+1,279 mi
- 08/02/2025101,500 mi+954 mi
- 13/02/2026102,877 mi+1,377 mi
Average of roughly 1,661 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
R337 FGK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Mx-5 (R337 FGK) between December 2005 and February 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)”; “Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubbing on wheel on full lock (”; “Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.
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