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P663 BCW

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,283 mi
Last recorded98,283 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP663 BCW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 98,283 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes are covered in grease or other substance (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 98,277 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Dec 2021 95,616 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 94,563 miles

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Sep 2020 94,555 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner to outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Mar 2019 90,857 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 88,313 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 85,271 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 84,489 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 82,488 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front suspension corroded

Nearside and offside front discs discoloured

Nearside and offside rear discs discoloured

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2015 82,488 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front suspension corroded

Nearside and offside front discs discoloured

Nearside and offside rear discs discoloured

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 81,506 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 81,504 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear suspension components corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 79,022 miles

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 25 Jan 2013 79,022 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 26 Apr 2011 78,354 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 78,354 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 77,472 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 77,472 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 75,200 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 71,891 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 71,891 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 67,133 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 58,953 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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P663 BCW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P663 BCW, 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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P663 BCW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 June 1997.

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