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P683 BUA

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

136,022 mi
Last recorded136,022 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP683 BUA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 136,022 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 136,019 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 132,289 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 132,287 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 129,227 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 129,226 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 125,918 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside & Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fog Lamp slightly discoloured

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 122,204 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 118,379 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 118,375 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 116,214 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light discoloured (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 114,443 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 114,443 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure broken (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 109,632 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 59,588 miles

Both chassis rails are damaged,but not seriously affecting there strength

Pass 25 Aug 2015 59,149 miles

service brake efficiency only just met

Pass 5 Jun 2014 59,147 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 56,141 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 56,126 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 54,324 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 53,331 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 51,837 miles

front pads worn

Fail 30 Mar 2010 51,837 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front pads worn

Pass 17 Mar 2009 50,144 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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P683 BUA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P683 BUA, 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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P683 BUA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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