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P61 BPR

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,888 mi
Last recorded101,888 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP61 BPR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 101,888 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 101,824 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 101,732 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

park brake travel a bit high

Pass 3 Jul 2023 101,638 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 101,531 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 101,269 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 101,074 miles

Central Rear stop light not working

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

general corrosion of all suspension arms and components

Fail 8 Jul 2020 101,074 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear stop light not working

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

general corrosion of all suspension arms and components

Pass 25 Apr 2019 100,651 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 100,648 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 100,076 miles

all suspension components are quite badly corroded but servicable

Fail 10 Apr 2018 100,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all suspension components are quite badly corroded but servicable

Pass 4 Apr 2017 99,371 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 99,370 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded innersill (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 97,939 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 96,233 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 94,040 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 94,038 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 91,483 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 88,312 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 85,441 miles

Engine noisy.

Nearside rear brake has got hot (disc discoloured)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 85,307 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Engine noisy.

Nearside rear brake has got hot (disc discoloured)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 83,291 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 83,266 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 80,772 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 77,721 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 74,776 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 70,704 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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P61 BPR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P61 BPR, 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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P61 BPR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 May 1997.

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