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TAZ 3252

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Other 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,752 mi
Last recorded71,752 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 3252
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 71,752 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 71,366 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 73,889 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 70,392 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 70,359 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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TAZ 3252 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TAZ 3252, 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 TAZ 3252 registered?

TAZ 3252 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is TAZ 3252 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAZ 3252 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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