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P29 BJT

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

70,876 mi
Last recorded70,876 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 BJT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 70,876 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 70,631 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 70,325 miles

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

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

all suspension components have surface corrosion

o/s outer sill is starting to corrode

Pass 3 Aug 2023 69,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 69,906 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL SUSPENSION CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 69,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Advise Repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Suspension Corroded And Covered in Sealer (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 69,379 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

all suspension corroded and covered in sealer

Fail 6 Aug 2021 69,378 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

all suspension corroded and covered in sealer

Pass 31 Jul 2020 69,152 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension generally corroded not considered excessive

Fail 31 Jul 2020 69,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

all suspension generally corroded not considered excessive

Pass 9 Aug 2019 68,982 miles

service and park brake only just meeting required performance

Pass 2 Aug 2018 68,780 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 68,445 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear discs badly glazed (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 68,436 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 66,920 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 66,919 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 65,180 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 65,180 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 63,048 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 62,662 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 61,247 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 59,944 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 57,458 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 55,038 miles

underside of car covered in oily underseal

Pass 13 Aug 2008 53,128 miles

surface corrosion to rear sub/frame and most suspension parts

Pass 16 Aug 2007 51,960 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 51,960 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 49,531 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 47,268 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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P29 BJT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P29 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 P29 BJT registered?

P29 BJT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 April 1997.

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