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P554 BPF

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

101,620 mi
Last recorded101,620 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP554 BPF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 101,620 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

General underside corrosion

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 101,620 miles

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

General underside corrosion

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 101,466 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

General underside corrosion

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 101,223 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber broken (6.1.2 (a))

General underside corrosion

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 100,709 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

General underside corrosion

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 100,702 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

General underside corrosion

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 99,873 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 99,873 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 98,937 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Right lamp not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 97,689 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear outer sealer corrosion

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 96,587 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side( coil spring ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side ( coil spring ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 93,881 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 93,881 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 89,823 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 81,484 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 81,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 77,736 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 76,328 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 75,833 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 75,711 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 74,651 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 74,465 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 73,778 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2007 72,014 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 72,001 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 66,844 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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P554 BPF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P554 BPF, 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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P554 BPF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 February 1997.

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