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ALZ 4080

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,754 mi
Last recorded33,754 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 4080
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 33,754 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 33,551 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 33,523 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 33,522 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 33,196 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 32,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 31,646 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 31,239 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 30,120 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 28,628 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 27,791 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 27,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 27,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 27,307 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 27,307 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 27,246 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 27,060 miles

small cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall

underbody surface rust

Fail 10 Jul 2012 27,060 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

small cuts in nearside front tyre sidewall

underbody surface rust

Pass 18 Jul 2011 26,915 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 26,647 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 26,200 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 26,200 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 25,489 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 24,419 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 23,034 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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ALZ 4080 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 85,711 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ALZ 4080, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ALZ 4080 registered?

ALZ 4080 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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