1997 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · P554 BPF
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1997. Recorded mileage 101,620 miles. MOT valid until 04/07/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/07/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,620 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1839cc
P554 BPF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 101,620 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P554 BPF Mileage History
- 03/07/2023100,709 mi
- 25/06/2024101,223 mi+514 mi
- 27/06/2025101,466 mi+243 mi
- 06/07/2026101,620 mi+154 mi
- 06/07/2026101,620 mi
Average of roughly 303 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P554 BPF MOT History
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 (P554 BPF) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”.
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