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R886 FRP

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

85,400 mi
Last recorded85,400 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR886 FRP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 85,400 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 81,493 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 81,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 80,484 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low compared to offside

Pass 22 Jun 2023 79,870 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 78,422 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 76,634 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 74,013 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 72,501 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 71,083 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 69,689 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 67,651 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 66,088 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 64,357 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 62,809 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 67,784 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 60,930 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 59,607 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 59,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 56,592 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 54,598 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 54,455 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 52,319 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 49,273 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 21 Aug 2006 47,456 miles

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.

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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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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