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BLZ 2967

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Other 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

191,011 mi
Last recorded191,011 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLZ 2967
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 191,011 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 190,986 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 189,028 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 188,986 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 187,452 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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BLZ 2967 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,590cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BLZ 2967, 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 BLZ 2967 registered?

BLZ 2967 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 July 1997.

Is BLZ 2967 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLZ 2967 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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