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OAZ 4488

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,599 mi
Last recorded35,599 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

RegistrationOAZ 4488
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2026 35,599 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 35,491 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 35,341 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 35,041 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 34,847 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 94,654 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 34,167 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 33,473 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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OAZ 4488 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OAZ 4488, 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 OAZ 4488 registered?

OAZ 4488 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is OAZ 4488 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAZ 4488 shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OAZ 4488 have outstanding finance?

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