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P169 BJT

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

73,660 mi
Last recorded73,660 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 BJT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 73,660 miles

front and rear suspension arms and subframes corroded

wheel arches corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2022 73,520 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear inner and outer arches corroded

front and rear suspension arms and subframes corroded

front wings corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2022 73,512 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear inner and outer arches corroded

front and rear suspension arms and subframes corroded

front wings corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2021 73,245 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under side body and suspension componants corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2021 73,236 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside and offside front floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

under side body and suspension componants corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2019 72,595 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all suspention bushes perrished

underside body and subframes corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2019 72,586 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underside body and subframes corroded

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all suspention bushes perrished

Pass 13 Jun 2018 70,978 miles

body corroded but no sharp edges

both front and rear subframes corroded but no holes

front and rear subframe suspention bushes perished

hand brake lever almost at end of travel

Fail 13 Jun 2018 70,969 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

body corroded but no sharp edges

both front and rear subframes corroded but no holes

front and rear subframe suspention bushes perished

hand brake lever almost at end of travel

Pass 6 Jun 2017 69,991 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all brake flexi ferrules corroding heavily ,not breaking away at time of test

all front and rear upper and lower suspension arms heavily corroded and blistering at time of test

all suspension bushes worn and perished heavily

both number plates deteriorating

front and rear service brake imbalances high

front sub frame heavily surface corroded and engine cover fitted obscuring full inspection

rear nearside inner and outer sill corroded and soft

rear park brake effort nearing limit

rear sub frame heavily corroded

various corrosion an outer body starting to break away not ragged at time of test

Fail 6 Jun 2017 69,981 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure not connected to caliper (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all brake flexi ferrules corroding heavily ,not breaking away at time of test

all front and rear upper and lower suspension arms heavily corroded and blistering at time of test

all suspension bushes worn and perished heavily

both number plates deteriorating

front sub frame heavily surface corroded and engine cover fitted obscuring full inspection

rear nearside inner and outer sill corroded and soft

rear sub frame heavily corroded

various corrosion an outer body starting to break away not ragged at time of test

Pass 8 Jun 2016 67,301 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.2.6)

all suspension bushes perished and split but not resulting in play

underside and body slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2016 67,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.2.6)

all suspension bushes perished and split but not resulting in play

underside and body slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2015 66,883 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2014 66,570 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSR Sill corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 May 2014 66,561 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSR Sill corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 63,237 miles

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 23 Apr 2012 61,057 miles

slight perishing off ball joint covers

Fail 23 Apr 2012 61,057 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

slight perishing off ball joint covers

Pass 27 Apr 2011 58,171 miles

park brake meeting minimum limits

rear service brake low efforts

Fail 27 Apr 2011 58,164 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 6 May 2010 54,102 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 54,102 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2009 50,580 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 50,580 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2008 48,204 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 46,388 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 43,008 miles

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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P169 BJT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 P169 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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P169 BJT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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