1997 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · R5 CAF
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24/10/1997. Recorded mileage 120,088 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/03/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,088 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
R5 CAF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2025
- 120,088 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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R5 CAF Mileage History
- 15/08/2022117,606 mi
- 12/08/2023118,860 mi+1,254 mi
- 07/08/2024120,042 mi+1,182 mi
- 18/03/2025120,088 mi+46 mi
Average of roughly 958 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R5 CAF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Mx-5 (R5 CAF) between August 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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