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R858 MGH

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,324 mi
Last recorded138,324 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR858 MGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 138,324 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 138,271 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 134,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 131,859 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 127,281 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 123,331 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 118,296 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 114,516 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer sill panels corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 May 2019 114,516 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill panels corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 110,079 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Mar 2018 110,079 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 99,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 87,748 miles

horn button sticking

n/s sill corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2016 87,737 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

horn button sticking

n/s sill corroded

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 21 Mar 2015 80,160 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 68,382 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2014 68,382 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 59,263 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 58,931 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 58,353 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 57,344 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 52,397 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 52,397 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 40,847 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 39,206 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 36,126 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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R858 MGH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R858 MGH, 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 R858 MGH registered?

R858 MGH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R858 MGH shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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