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P698 BCW

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,512 mi
Last recorded37,512 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP698 BCW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2026 37,512 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 36,860 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 35,729 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 34,751 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 33,940 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 33,286 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 32,577 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 31,932 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 31,062 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 30,526 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 29,954 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 29,190 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 28,441 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 27,381 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 25,948 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 25,022 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 24,221 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 23,298 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 21,778 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 20,383 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 17,625 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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P698 BCW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P698 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P698 BCW registered?

P698 BCW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is P698 BCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P698 BCW shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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