Yes, P536 BPF is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 November 2026 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for P536 BPF?

The MOT for P536 BPF is valid and due for renewal on or before 14 July 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of P536 BPF?

The recorded mileage for P536 BPF is 140,885 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is P536 BPF ULEZ compliant?

No, P536 BPF does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

Road Tax Paid

1997 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · P536 BPF

P536 BPF

1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1997. Recorded mileage 140,885 miles. MOT valid until 14/07/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.

Make & Model: MAZDA MX-5
Year / Origin: 1997 · Preston
MOT Status: Valid until 14/07/2027
Road Tax: Taxed (01/11/2026)
Recorded Mileage: 140,885 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 14/07/2027

Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01/11/2026

Mileage: 140,885 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1839cc

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P536 BPF Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
140,885 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT

✓ Taxed

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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P536 BPF Mileage History

01/05/2024136,016 mi
13/06/2025139,495 mi+3,479 mi
12/06/2026140,853 mi+1,358 mi
16/07/2026140,885 mi+32 mi
16/07/2026140,885 mi

Average of roughly 2,206 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

P536 BPF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Sept 2026, 02:14

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Mx-5 (P536 BPF) between May 2024 and July 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 16 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Differential snapped (6.1.”.

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