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R488 NDD

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

37,698 mi
Last recorded37,698 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR488 NDD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 37,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre outer wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 36,368 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 34,477 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 34,426 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 34,343 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 34,297 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 34,241 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 34,184 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 34,129 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 34,078 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 34,023 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 33,916 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 33,648 miles

corrosion developing in various brake and suspension components

Fail 5 Oct 2013 33,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion developing in various brake and suspension components

Pass 22 Sep 2012 33,619 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 33,405 miles

slight oil leak

under vehicle slightly corroded

wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 17 Sep 2010 33,089 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 32,639 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 32,324 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 31,948 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 31,373 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 30,971 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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R488 NDD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R488 NDD, 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 R488 NDD registered?

R488 NDD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R488 NDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R488 NDD shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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