The road tax status for R716 EGS is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R716 EGS?

The MOT for R716 EGS is valid and due for renewal on or before 7 November 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of R716 EGS?

The recorded mileage for R716 EGS is 147,577 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R716 EGS ULEZ compliant?

No, R716 EGS does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1997 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · R716 EGS

R716 EGS

1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 16 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 147,577 miles. MOT valid until 07 Nov 2026.

Make & Model: MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 07 Nov 2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 147,577 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1997

Engine

1840cc

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R716 EGS Key Findings

21 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
147,577 miles recorded at latest MOT
5 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Good

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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R716 EGS Mileage History

24/10/200688,923 mi
22/10/200796,354 mi+7,431 mi
23/10/200796,354 mi
29/10/2008102,506 mi+6,152 mi
24/10/2009108,596 mi+6,090 mi
11/12/2010110,611 mi+2,015 mi
14/12/2010110,611 mi
10/12/2011116,543 mi+5,932 mi
30/03/2012116,736 mi+193 mi
11/03/2013117,411 mi+675 mi
20/03/2013117,500 mi+89 mi
27/03/2014118,828 mi+1,328 mi
10/04/2014118,828 mi
31/03/2015119,991 mi+1,163 mi
15/04/2016121,472 mi+1,481 mi
11/04/2017121,646 mi+174 mi
05/11/2021121,734 mi+88 mi
08/11/2022128,801 mi+7,067 mi
25/10/2023135,924 mi+7,123 mi
06/11/2024143,487 mi+7,563 mi
29/10/2025147,577 mi+4,090 mi

Average of roughly 3,085 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.

R716 EGS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Oct 2026, 07:46

MOT Analysis

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21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Mx-5 (R716 EGS) between October 2006 and October 2025.

The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 29 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: “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)”.

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