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P516 BDV

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,511 mi
Last recorded77,511 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP516 BDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 77,511 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 74,885 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 72,447 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 69,906 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 63,673 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 63,652 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 63,650 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 63,374 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 63,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 63,356 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 63,323 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 63,105 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside parking brake effort slightly low

Fail 13 Jul 2018 63,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 3 May 2016 61,065 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 61,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 59,946 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 58,568 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2013 55,568 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

washer bottle bracket corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2013 55,568 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle corroded

washer bottle bracket corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2012 53,301 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 48,948 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 47,944 miles

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

ns rear tyre getting low

os washer jet 1/2 blocked

Pass 16 Sep 2009 45,703 miles

NSF & OSF TRACK ROD ENDS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY IN

NSF , OSF &NSR TYRES WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Pass 12 Sep 2008 43,323 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 41,088 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 38,311 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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P516 BDV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P516 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 P516 BDV registered?

P516 BDV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P516 BDV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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