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R378 DHO

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,326 mi
Last recorded85,326 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR378 DHO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 85,326 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 85,244 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 84,920 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 84,537 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 83,800 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 81,902 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 79,884 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 75,658 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 75,658 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 67,713 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 67,442 miles

N/S sill slight corrosion

Fail 7 Aug 2013 66,795 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 66,795 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 65,599 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 66,194 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 63,589 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 62,075 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 58,709 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 58,709 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 54,756 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 48,200 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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R378 DHO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R378 DHO, 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 R378 DHO registered?

R378 DHO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R378 DHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R378 DHO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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