1997 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · R87 UOR
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27/08/1997. Recorded mileage 138,780 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/08/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,780 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1598cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
R87 UOR Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2024
- 138,780 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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R87 UOR Mileage History
- 23/07/2022126,742 mi
- 01/08/2022126,840 mi+98 mi
- 09/08/2023132,825 mi+5,985 mi
- 25/07/2024138,780 mi+5,955 mi
Average of roughly 5,998 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R87 UOR 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 (R87 UOR) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 25 July 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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