1997 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · R454 EKX
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10/09/1997. Recorded mileage 97,633 miles. MOT valid until 13/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,633 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
R454 EKX Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 97,633 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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R454 EKX Mileage History
- 08/11/200569,737 mi
- 08/11/200569,737 mi
- 10/05/200776,056 mi+6,319 mi
- 22/04/200879,560 mi+3,504 mi
- 29/04/200981,910 mi+2,350 mi
- 29/04/200981,910 mi
- 30/04/201083,466 mi+1,556 mi
- 03/05/201184,802 mi+1,336 mi
- 24/04/201285,828 mi+1,026 mi
- 25/04/201285,826 mi-2 mi
- 19/04/201386,486 mi+660 mi
- 02/05/201487,085 mi+599 mi
- 17/04/201588,068 mi+983 mi
- 12/04/201688,568 mi+500 mi
- 12/04/201688,568 mi
- 12/04/201790,404 mi+1,836 mi
- 13/04/201790,404 mi
- 30/04/201893,718 mi+3,314 mi
- 29/04/201994,164 mi+446 mi
- 30/04/201994,166 mi+2 mi
- 21/10/202094,644 mi+478 mi
- 02/11/202194,827 mi+183 mi
- 17/02/202394,968 mi+141 mi
- 15/07/202396,074 mi+1,106 mi
- 18/06/202496,262 mi+188 mi
- 26/06/202596,841 mi+579 mi
- 13/07/202697,633 mi+792 mi
Average of roughly 1,349 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R454 EKX 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 (R454 EKX) between November 2005 and July 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 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 (18 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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