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TAZ 4902

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Other 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,139 mi
Last recorded103,139 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 4902
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 103,139 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2024 103,060 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 103,030 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 103,003 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 102,849 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 102,772 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 102,717 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 102,600 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 102,590 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 4902 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 4902, 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 TAZ 4902 registered?

TAZ 4902 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is TAZ 4902 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TAZ 4902 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does TAZ 4902 have outstanding finance?

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