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Mazda MX-5

Black · Petrol · 1997 · 1,839 cc

P172 BJTMOT history

P172 BJT is a black petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 11 Apr 1997. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 87,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

P172 BJT black Mazda MX-5 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Mazda MX-5, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
87,625 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P172 BJT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
MX-5
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,839 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
11 Apr 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P172 BJT was last recorded at 87,625 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 638 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,987 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
638 miles
Average per year
2,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,625 miles
  • 2025 – 86,987 miles
  • 2024 – 86,980 miles
  • 2022 – 86,080 miles
  • 2021 – 84,850 miles
  • 2020 – 84,180 miles
  • 2019 – 82,872 miles
  • 2018 – 80,629 miles
  • 2016 – 78,579 miles
  • 2015 – 70,196 miles
  • 2014 – 64,219 miles
  • 2013 – 60,122 miles
  • 2012 – 59,086 miles
  • 2011 – 58,026 miles
  • 2010 – 56,931 miles
  • 2009 – 55,646 miles
  • 2008 – 52,372 miles
  • 2007 – 47,761 miles
  • 2006 – 43,302 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,625 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier CABLE TIED DOWN (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside and nearside chassis legs obscured by guards/covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside chassis leg corroded but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,625 miles (+638)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    87,625 miles
    Test number
    241137786854
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier CABLE TIED DOWN (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass86,987 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    86,987 miles
    Test number
    693008896346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail86,980 miles (+900)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,980 miles
    Test number
    835349304221
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass86,080 miles (+1,230)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    86,080 miles
    Test number
    985161321291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass84,850 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    84,850 miles
    Test number
    596892545818
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel hose deteriorated fuel pipes corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

  6. Fail84,850 miles (+670)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,850 miles
    Test number
    829416986128
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded main pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass84,180 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    84,180 miles
    Test number
    830825038841
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside chassis legs obscured by guards/covers fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside chassis leg corroded but not excessive

  8. Fail84,174 miles (+1,302)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,174 miles
    Test number
    492977024950
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside chassis legs obscured by guards/covers fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside chassis leg corroded but not excessive

  9. Pass82,872 miles (+2,243)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,872 miles
    Test number
    279706403198
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryComplete under side & all suspension components covered in underseal

  10. Pass80,629 miles (+2,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    80,629 miles
    Test number
    885701037487
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass78,579 miles (+2,746)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    78,579 miles
    Test number
    250308103073
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded main pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass75,833 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    75,833 miles
    Test number
    251862932651
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail75,832 miles (+5,636)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,832 miles
    Test number
    681790354777
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass70,196 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,196 miles
    Test number
    297277375094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail70,195 miles (+5,976)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,195 miles
    Test number
    657544765081
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass64,219 miles (+4,097)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    64,219 miles
    Test number
    199470984045
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass60,122 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    60,122 miles
    Test number
    315033373006
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail60,106 miles (+1,020)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,106 miles
    Test number
    295706563052
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass59,086 miles (+1,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    59,086 miles
    Test number
    835558762010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass58,026 miles (+1,095)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    58,026 miles
    Test number
    197909061426
    • NoteAdvise front brakes

  21. Pass56,931 miles (+1,285)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    56,931 miles
    Test number
    204630270091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,646 miles (+3,274)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    55,646 miles
    Test number
    140776279465
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSlight play on steering rack

  23. Pass52,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    52,372 miles
    Test number
    514350778019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail52,372 miles (+4,611)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,372 miles
    Test number
    521046868073
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  25. Pass47,761 miles (+4,459)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    47,761 miles
    Test number
    244762377024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    43,302 miles
    Test number
    961172676072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P172 BJT

Does P172 BJT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P172 BJT is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on P172 BJT?
The MOT on P172 BJT is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P172 BJT done?
P172 BJT was recorded at 87,625 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 2,223 miles a year.
Has P172 BJT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P172 BJT has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on P172 BJT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on P172 BJT find?
P172 BJT passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier cable tied down; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres.

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