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P702 BCN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

80,638 mi
Last recorded80,638 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP702 BCN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 80,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 79,988 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 79,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear handbrake performance low

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 78,786 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 78,786 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 75,334 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 73,110 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 71,207 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 71,206 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 70,548 miles

Nearside handbrake performance low

Offside front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 25 Apr 2018 65,607 miles

Offside rear brake pads slightly worn

Pass 4 May 2017 63,634 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 63,628 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 61,302 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside handbrake performance low

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 57,391 miles

Nearside handbrake performance low

Pass 28 Apr 2014 54,484 miles

Nearside handbrake performance low

Pass 12 Apr 2013 49,898 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 46,866 miles

front brake pipes coated in underseal-unable to fully inspect

front to rear brake pipe corroded at front of car and at rear coated in underseal so unable to fully inspect

n/s/r brake pipe coated in underseal

o/s/f wiper blade split at one end

Fail 21 Apr 2012 46,859 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake pipes coated in underseal-unable to fully inspect

front to rear brake pipe corroded at front of car and at rear coated in underseal so unable to fully inspect

n/s/r brake pipe coated in underseal

o/s/f wiper blade split at one end

Pass 18 Apr 2011 43,186 miles

Handbrake has travel

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 38,963 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 38,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 35,177 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 31,208 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 27,498 miles

Nearside & offside front tyres starting to perish

Nearside handbrake performance low

Pass 18 Apr 2006 23,843 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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P702 BCN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P702 BCN, 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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What year was P702 BCN registered?

P702 BCN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P702 BCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P702 BCN shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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