1997 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · R990 ENJ
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 56,592 miles. MOT valid until 21 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,592 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R990 ENJ Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/10/2025
- 56,592 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R990 ENJ Mileage History
- 07/10/200514,965 mi
- 07/10/200514,965 mi
- 16/10/200615,839 mi+874 mi
- 11/02/200820,491 mi+4,652 mi
- 17/03/200924,562 mi+4,071 mi
- 19/03/200924,562 mi
- 05/03/201031,462 mi+6,900 mi
- 08/04/201138,565 mi+7,103 mi
- 22/03/201240,830 mi+2,265 mi
- 04/04/201342,941 mi+2,111 mi
- 04/04/201444,611 mi+1,670 mi
- 02/04/201546,152 mi+1,541 mi
- 06/04/201647,416 mi+1,264 mi
- 19/07/201749,302 mi+1,886 mi
- 29/07/201749,310 mi+8 mi
- 12/07/201850,105 mi+795 mi
- 22/07/201950,764 mi+659 mi
- 23/10/202051,810 mi+1,046 mi
- 15/10/202153,431 mi+1,621 mi
- 21/10/202254,803 mi+1,372 mi
- 12/10/202355,734 mi+931 mi
- 17/10/202456,527 mi+793 mi
- 08/10/202556,592 mi+65 mi
Average of roughly 2,081 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
R990 ENJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Mx-5 (R990 ENJ) between October 2005 and October 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 08 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.
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