Mazda MX-5
Blue · Petrol · 1997 · 1,840 cc
P97 BFXMOT history
P97 BFX is a blue petrol Mazda MX-5 first used on 27 Feb 1997. Its MOT expired on 30 May 2025 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 64,233 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 May 2025
- Mileage
- 64,233 mi
- At MOT on 31 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 15 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 1,913 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P97 BFX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- MX-5
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,840 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 27 Feb 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 31 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
P97 BFX was last recorded at 64,233 miles on 31 May 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 64,233 miles · 22 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 1,913 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 64,233 miles
- 2022 – 63,808 miles
- 2019 – 63,009 miles
- 2018 – 62,601 miles
- 2017 – 61,911 miles
- 2016 – 61,849 miles
- 2015 – 61,442 miles
- 2014 – 59,784 miles
- 2013 – 56,804 miles
- 2012 – 53,791 miles
- 2011 – 50,635 miles
- 2010 – 47,192 miles
- 2009 – 43,903 miles
- 2008 – 40,340 miles
- 2007 – 35,526 miles
- 2006 – 29,657 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass64,233 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major4 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass64,233 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2025
- Odometer
- 64,233 miles
- Test number
- 702562170189
- AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail64,233 miles (+425)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,233 miles
- Test number
- 495126284830
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass63,808 miles (+9)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2023
- Odometer
- 63,808 miles
- Test number
- 882175919033
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail63,799 miles (+790)2 dangerous8 major3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,799 miles
- Test number
- 542035693766
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached as nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached as nut loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust box (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass63,009 miles (+48)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 63,009 miles
- Test number
- 501752003203
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail62,961 miles (+360)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,961 miles
- Test number
- 504836776217
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass62,601 miles (+50)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 62,601 miles
- Test number
- 834359044509
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail62,551 miles (+640)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,551 miles
- Test number
- 691955700501
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass61,911 miles (+62)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 61,911 miles
- Test number
- 910903737409
- AdvisoryPark brake effort low , effort low on park brake n/s
Fail61,849 miles (+407)3 failures10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,849 miles
- Test number
- 819440763675
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill seam (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEvidence of filler on o/s/r and n/s/r outer sills
- AdvisoryFront brake and rear release and application uneven
- AdvisoryO/s/f wheel stiff to turn
- AdvisoryPark brake performance 17% and n/s/r effort low
Pass61,442 miles (+32)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 61,442 miles
- Test number
- 245697695111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,410 miles (+1,626)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,410 miles
- Test number
- 315411885174
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Pass59,784 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2015
- Odometer
- 59,784 miles
- Test number
- 449790154166
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail59,784 miles (+2,980)3 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,784 miles
- Test number
- 808828544131
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail56,804 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,804 miles
- Test number
- 229199343406
- Repaired at testOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass56,804 miles (+3,013)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2014
- Odometer
- 56,804 miles
- Test number
- 755059243183
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass53,791 miles (+3,156)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2013
- Odometer
- 53,791 miles
- Test number
- 968506342199
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteOffside front tyre wearing on ineer and outer edge. early replacement advised
Pass50,635 miles (+3,443)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2012
- Odometer
- 50,635 miles
- Test number
- 296056741194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,192 miles (+3,289)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2011
- Odometer
- 47,192 miles
- Test number
- 250024830169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,903 miles (+3,563)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2010
- Odometer
- 43,903 miles
- Test number
- 280739049161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,340 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2009
- Odometer
- 40,340 miles
- Test number
- 511210958138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,340 miles (+4,814)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,340 miles
- Test number
- 670190958126
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass35,526 miles (+5,869)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2008
- Odometer
- 35,526 miles
- Test number
- 481511257150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,657 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2007
- Odometer
- 29,657 miles
- Test number
- 993203326197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P97 BFX
- Does P97 BFX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P97 BFX expired on 30 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P97 BFX?
- The MOT on P97 BFX expired on 30 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P97 BFX done?
- P97 BFX was recorded at 64,233 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2024, an average of 1,913 miles a year.
- Has P97 BFX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P97 BFX has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on P97 BFX 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 P97 BFX find?
- P97 BFX passed its latest MOT on 31 May 2024 with 6 advisories: central front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge, and 3 more.
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