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P469 BDV

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,271 mi
Last recorded61,271 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP469 BDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 61,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 57,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 57,380 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 54,938 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 54,401 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 53,606 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 51,639 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wearing

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion on sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 50,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear outer side-sill corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of any tread on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Nov 2016 50,280 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear outer side-sill corroded but not considered excessive

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit void of any tread on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 47,755 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 44,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cut to nearside front outter tyre wall but not exposing cords

Fail 15 Jul 2014 44,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cut to nearside front outter tyre wall but not exposing cords

Pass 15 May 2013 42,476 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 42,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 May 2012 40,742 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 39,066 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 35,493 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 33,672 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 31,078 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 28,818 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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P469 BDV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P469 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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P469 BDV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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