1997 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · R848 BDA
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30/08/1997. Recorded mileage 49,854 miles. MOT valid until 07/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,854 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1840cc
R848 BDA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
- 49,854 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R848 BDA Mileage History
- 06/06/202249,134 mi
- 26/05/202349,365 mi+231 mi
- 15/05/202449,533 mi+168 mi
- 12/05/202549,684 mi+151 mi
- 08/06/202649,854 mi+170 mi
Average of roughly 180 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R848 BDA 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 (R848 BDA) between June 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
In total 2 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.
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