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ALZ 4757

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,428 mi
Last recorded82,428 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 4757
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 82,428 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 82,403 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 82,313 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 82,017 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 81,380 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 81,342 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 80,862 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 80,270 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 80,254 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 78,735 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 77,103 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 75,236 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 64,179 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2012 64,149 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2011 62,586 miles

front suspension area corroded

rear suspension area corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2011 62,567 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front suspension area corroded

rear suspension area corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2010 60,284 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 58,107 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 56,730 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 53,721 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 51,793 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 4757 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 4757, 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 4757 registered?

ALZ 4757 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is ALZ 4757 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALZ 4757 shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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