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R881 ANH

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,960 mi
Last recorded132,960 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR881 ANH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 132,960 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 131,901 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 131,683 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 131,618 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 131,613 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 130,336 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 129,417 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 128,523 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 123,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 127,829 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 127,829 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 126,649 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 125,452 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 125,452 miles

Centre Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Centre Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 117,963 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 106,913 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 96,212 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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R881 ANH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R881 ANH, 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 R881 ANH registered?

R881 ANH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R881 ANH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R881 ANH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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