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MAZ 4888

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

119,763 mi
Last recorded119,763 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 4888
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 119,763 miles

Both front indiacator lenses Cracked.

Nearside Rear Handbrake performace lower than drivers rear.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 119,745 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front indiacator lenses Cracked.

Nearside Rear Handbrake performace lower than drivers rear.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 117,154 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 117,143 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 115,277 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 113,625 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 110,254 miles

Windscreen several stone chips centre area....

Pass 21 Sep 2020 108,738 miles

Windscreen several small stone chips....

Pass 17 Apr 2019 104,271 miles

Windscreen slight stone chips....

Pass 4 May 2018 100,525 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 97,191 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 94,589 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 92,473 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 90,665 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 88,712 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 87,343 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 83,883 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 76,518 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 70,517 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 70,451 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 70,111 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 66,631 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 62,115 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 4888 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 4888, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MAZ 4888 registered?

MAZ 4888 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is MAZ 4888 safe to buy?

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