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R891 AEG

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,050 mi
Last recorded89,050 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR891 AEG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 89,050 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 88,917 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 87,764 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe rusty in front clip

Pass 8 Aug 2023 86,071 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear metal brake pipe rusty in front clip (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 85,443 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 85,190 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 86,178 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 85,060 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 84,918 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 84,709 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 84,369 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 84,546 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 84,356 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 84,337 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 84,181 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 84,012 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 83,083 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 82,245 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 82,244 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 78,756 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 78,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 74,756 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 66,930 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 56,659 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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R891 AEG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R891 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.

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What year was R891 AEG registered?

R891 AEG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R891 AEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R891 AEG shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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