1997 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · R57 SBD
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20/08/1997. Recorded mileage 109,119 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,119 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
R57 SBD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2025
- 109,119 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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R57 SBD Mileage History
- 11/04/202298,949 mi
- 12/04/2023102,423 mi+3,474 mi
- 12/04/2023102,423 mi
- 10/04/2024105,562 mi+3,139 mi
- 02/04/2025109,119 mi+3,557 mi
Average of roughly 3,417 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R57 SBD 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 (R57 SBD) between April 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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