MOT Status
ValidMileage
85,400 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear parking brake effort low compared to offside
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front brake pads low
corrosion to rear cross member and suspension componants †
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R886 FRP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.
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 R886 FRP, 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 R886 FRP registered?
R886 FRP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R886 FRP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R886 FRP shows 25 tests with a 88% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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