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SAZ 7685

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Other 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,126 mi
Last recorded151,126 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAZ 7685
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 151,126 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 151,071 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 149,263 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 145,681 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2019 142,430 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 140,797 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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SAZ 7685 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,590cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SAZ 7685, 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 SAZ 7685 registered?

SAZ 7685 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is SAZ 7685 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAZ 7685 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SAZ 7685 have outstanding finance?

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