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R529 LRU

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,408 mi
Last recorded69,408 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR529 LRU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 17 Feb 2026 69,408 miles

underbody and suspension covered in underseal

Pass 10 Apr 2024 68,750 miles

underbody and suspension covered in underseal

Pass 19 Apr 2023 68,344 miles

underside covered in waxoil

Pass 14 Mar 2022 67,795 miles

Both rear tyres on 3m and perishing

Underbody undersealed

Pass 25 Mar 2021 67,290 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 66,630 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 66,217 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 64,870 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 63,382 miles

slight under body corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2016 62,028 miles

slight under body corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2015 60,805 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 60,342 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 58,364 miles

front and rear plates in poor condition

Pass 20 Mar 2012 55,715 miles

rear outer sill corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2011 52,819 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 47,294 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 43,081 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 38,907 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 34,777 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 30,411 miles

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

coolant leaking

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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R529 LRU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R529 LRU, 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 R529 LRU registered?

R529 LRU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R529 LRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R529 LRU shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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