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P563 BPF

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

126,921 mi
Last recorded126,921 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP563 BPF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 126,921 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 126,463 miles

underside corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2020 122,353 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 114,707 miles

Corrosion nearside front

Suspension lifted for mot

Fail 15 Oct 2019 114,700 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion nearside front

Suspension lifted for mot

Pass 27 Oct 2018 104,568 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 98,780 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 94,375 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 94,347 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 92,637 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 90,756 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 89,234 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 87,701 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 86,127 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 84,971 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 83,276 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 79,366 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 72,497 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 67,287 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 59,087 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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P563 BPF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P563 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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What year was P563 BPF registered?

P563 BPF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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