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P167 BJT

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,454 mi
Last recorded58,454 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP167 BJT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 58,454 miles

rear shockers weak

vehicle undersealed making full inspection difficult

Fail 7 Apr 2017 58,448 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear shockers weak

vehicle undersealed making full inspection difficult

Pass 8 May 2015 52,626 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 48,013 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 45,047 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 45,047 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2010 40,771 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 40,771 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 35,714 miles

n/s/r handbrake effort low

Pass 17 Apr 2009 33,775 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 31,769 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 31,769 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 29,355 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 29,355 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 27,191 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 27,189 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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P167 BJT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 85,711 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P167 BJT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P167 BJT registered?

P167 BJT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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