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P675 BAP

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,090 mi
Last recorded82,090 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP675 BAP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 82,090 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 79,876 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 78,132 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 75,836 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 71,406 miles

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

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 18 Aug 2017 70,533 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 67,576 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 67,167 miles

VEHICLE/SUSPENSION/SUBFRAMES CORRODING IN PLACES.

Fail 2 Sep 2015 67,165 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)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL. (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play ON LIMIT. (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play ON LIMIT. (2.6.2)

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

VEHICLE/SUSPENSION/SUBFRAMES CORRODING IN PLACES.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 65,462 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 65,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 63,639 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 63,615 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 63,601 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 63,522 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 63,522 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 62,382 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 60,817 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 59,718 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 57,866 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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P675 BAP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P675 BAP, 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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P675 BAP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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