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MAZ 4852

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,546 mi
Last recorded171,546 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 4852
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 171,546 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 170,998 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 170,842 miles

general corrosion underneath

Pass 14 Jul 2022 170,719 miles

general underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Jun 2022 170,719 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2021 169,868 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 168,830 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 167,697 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 166,744 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 166,744 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2014 166,377 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 May 2013 166,081 miles

Both front outer sills corroding

Fail 21 May 2013 166,081 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front outer seals corroding

Pass 8 Jul 2011 165,642 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 165,642 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Jul 2010 165,324 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 165,324 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 155,633 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 145,206 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 145,206 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 137,754 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 123,681 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 4852 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 4852, 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 4852 registered?

MAZ 4852 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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