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R429 XKR

1997 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,623 mi
Last recorded78,623 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR429 XKR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 78,623 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2025 78,172 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 78,140 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 77,731 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 120,888 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 112,408 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 106,341 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 99,487 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 96,800 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 71,515 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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R429 XKR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R429 XKR, 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 R429 XKR registered?

R429 XKR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R429 XKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R429 XKR shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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