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R889 AEG

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

50,006 mi
Last recorded50,006 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 AEG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 50,006 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 49,335 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 48,749 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 47,776 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 46,811 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 46,898 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 46,898 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 44,454 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 42,799 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 40,962 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 39,907 miles

offside front brake sticking slightly

Pass 6 Aug 2014 38,071 miles

O/S/F Brake Blinding Slighty

Pass 26 Jul 2013 33,458 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 29,526 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 29,112 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 28,492 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 27,259 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 26,423 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 24,977 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 22,384 miles

off side rear tyre has cracks in side walland slite corrision on rear discs

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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R889 AEG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R889 AEG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R889 AEG?

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What year was R889 AEG registered?

R889 AEG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R889 AEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R889 AEG shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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