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P464 BDV

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

96,062 mi
Last recorded96,062 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP464 BDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 96,062 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 95,978 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 95,324 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 94,998 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 17 May 2023 94,991 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2022 94,702 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 94,201 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 93,883 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 93,851 miles

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting underside the front of the rear wheel arch has a hole in the body (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 93,097 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 92,149 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 91,030 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 90,207 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 89,748 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 87,979 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 86,172 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 83,920 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 83,920 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 80,513 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 76,642 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 72,272 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 69,373 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 66,592 miles

hand brake req ajustment

Pass 21 Oct 2006 62,868 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 58,764 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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P464 BDV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 P464 BDV, 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 P464 BDV registered?

P464 BDV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P464 BDV shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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