CarVerify

Free Car Check

R390 KFX

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

30,660 mi
Last recorded30,660 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR390 KFX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 30,660 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 30,569 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 30,649 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 30,456 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 30,292 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 30,147 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 29,963 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 29,647 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 28,640 miles

chassis and suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2017 28,101 miles

All components corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2016 27,657 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 24 Mar 2016 27,657 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 27,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Mar 2015 27,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2014 26,534 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 26,179 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 25,943 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 25,336 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 24,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 24,818 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 24,226 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 23,446 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 22,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear near side tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2006 20,963 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R390 KFX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 R390 KFX, 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 R390 KFX?

You can check the full history of R390 KFX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R390 KFX registered?

R390 KFX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R390 KFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R390 KFX 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.

Does R390 KFX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R390 KFX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.