1997 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · P561 BAP
1997 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 182,619 km. MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Odometer
- 182,619 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P561 BAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 182,619 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P561 BAP 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 (P561 BAP) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak co out of range (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
P561 BAP Odometer History
- 01/02/2024172,245 km
- 01/02/2024172,249 km+4 km
- 24/02/2025178,669 km+6,420 km
- 02/02/2026182,593 km+3,924 km
- 19/03/2026182,619 km+26 km
Average of roughly 4,875 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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