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P258 BRU

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

131,090 mi
Last recorded131,090 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP258 BRU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 131,090 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 131,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 129,461 miles

Rear Subframe corroded

Vehicle underneath wax oiled

Pass 15 Feb 2024 128,348 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 127,337 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 127,337 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 125,934 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF/OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 125,934 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section of body near suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at front corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF/OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 125,046 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 125,039 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint securing bolt too short nut not secured (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2020 124,114 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 123,179 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 122,298 miles

both rear shock absorbers damping poorly

nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes corroded at bulk head

nearside and offside rear tyres wrong profile to fronts

offside front track rod end split pin missing

Fail 13 Mar 2017 122,298 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear sub frame (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill centre (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

both rear shock absorbers damping poorly

nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes corroded at bulk head

nearside and offside rear tyres wrong profile to fronts

nearside and offside rear wheel arches holed and corroded but not within prescribed area

offside front track rod end split pin missing

Pass 8 Apr 2016 120,142 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 119,656 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 3 Mar 2015 119,656 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 29 Jan 2015 119,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 118,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

radiator rotten/leaking

Fail 15 Feb 2012 118,575 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

radiator rotten/leaking

rear brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2011 117,665 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 117,662 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 117,659 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 115,986 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 115,986 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 111,016 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 109,336 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 109,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 108,892 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 95,853 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 95,853 miles

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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P258 BRU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 P258 BRU, 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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P258 BRU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 June 1997.

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