1997 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · R36 VPU
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 19/08/1997. Recorded mileage 126,960 miles. MOT valid until 03/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,960 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
R36 VPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/03/2026
- 126,960 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R36 VPU Mileage History
- 20/05/2023122,488 mi
- 11/05/2024124,825 mi+2,337 mi
- 05/04/2025126,183 mi+1,358 mi
- 07/03/2026126,950 mi+767 mi
- 20/03/2026126,960 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 1,578 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R36 VPU 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 (R36 VPU) between May 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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