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R884 EGU

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

33,213 mi
Last recorded33,213 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR884 EGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 33,213 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 30,499 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 29,001 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 26,881 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 26,714 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting On Sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 26,536 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 26,536 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 26,460 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 26,059 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 25,659 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 25,425 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 25,183 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 24,891 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 24,107 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 23,645 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 23,020 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 21,868 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 19,605 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 19,178 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 18,465 miles

n/s/f,o/s/f & n/s/r tyres getting low tread.

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall worn due to low tyre pressure.

Pass 3 Jul 2006 15,727 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 14,667 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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R884 EGU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc 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 R884 EGU, 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 R884 EGU registered?

R884 EGU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R884 EGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R884 EGU 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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