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MAZ 4701

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

92,467 mi
Last recorded92,467 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 4701
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 92,467 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced Offside (4.1.4 (b))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake only just meets the minimum requirements

Steering heavy

Pass 28 Jul 2025 92,255 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 91,900 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 91,176 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 90,565 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 90,165 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 89,733 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 89,365 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 May 2018 89,029 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 88,705 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 88,425 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 88,150 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 87,541 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 87,537 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Pass 9 May 2013 86,891 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 86,062 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2012 86,062 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 83,628 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 81,355 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 80,000 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 77,826 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 75,726 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2006 72,348 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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MAZ 4701 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MAZ 4701, 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 MAZ 4701 registered?

MAZ 4701 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is MAZ 4701 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAZ 4701 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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