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R380 DHO

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

89,948 mi
Last recorded89,948 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR380 DHO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 89,948 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 89,343 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 88,939 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 88,271 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 88,018 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 87,116 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 86,665 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2020 86,656 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2019 86,521 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 86,215 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 85,392 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre tread starting to crack and perish.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 85,085 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre tread starting to crack and perish.

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 83,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre tread starting to crack and perish.

offside rear tyre tread starting to crack and perish.

Fail 25 Mar 2014 82,441 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust section heat shield corroded

nearside rear tyre tread starting to crack and perish.

offside front tyre tread starting to crack and perish.

offside rear tyre tread starting to crack and perish.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 82,441 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust section heat shield corroded

nearside rear tyre tread starting to crack and perish.

offside front tyre tread starting to crack and perish.

offside rear tyre tread starting to crack and perish.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 80,536 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 80,536 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 79,884 miles

front tyres perished and splitting between side wall tread

Fail 16 Apr 2012 79,845 miles

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

front tyres perished and splitting between side wall tread

mid to rear section exhaust clamp broken

Pass 16 Mar 2011 78,291 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 75,391 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 71,300 miles

exhaust system corroding.

o/side front brake pipe starting to corrode

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 2 Jul 2008 66,939 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 61,829 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 61,800 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s head light holed

Pass 22 Jun 2006 60,067 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 54,244 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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R380 DHO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 R380 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 R380 DHO registered?

R380 DHO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R380 DHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R380 DHO shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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