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R88 GHR

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

82,802 mi
Last recorded82,802 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 GHR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 82,802 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 81,277 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 80,424 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight binding offside front brake

Pass 12 Sep 2013 78,098 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 75,513 miles

GENERAL CONDITION:- UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COMPONENTS IN RUSTY CONDITION.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 71,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 68,336 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 64,498 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 60,397 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 56,462 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 51,291 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 45,930 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 45,906 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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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R88 GHR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R88 GHR, 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 R88 GHR registered?

R88 GHR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R88 GHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R88 GHR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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