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IJI 2990

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

147,902 mi
Last recorded147,902 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIJI 2990
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 147,902 miles

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 146,346 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Back of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox general leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 146,346 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Back of Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox general leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 145,658 miles

Central Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rails. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 144,348 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section join to center. (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 144,346 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear section join to center. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 145,941 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 145,571 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 145,297 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 145,295 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 145,038 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion on nearside rear inner sill

corrosion on offside rear wheelarch

wiper blades split

Fail 19 Aug 2017 141,171 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system defective drive belt missing (2.3.6)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion on nearside rear inner sill

corrosion on offside rear wheelarch

wiper blades split

Pass 14 Sep 2016 145,021 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 144,995 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 144,993 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake starting to bind

Pass 2 Aug 2014 144,858 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Water leak on engine.

Pass 1 Aug 2013 144,767 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 144,677 miles

n/s front tyre wearing thin on inside edge

n/s rear tyre wearing thin on outside edge

Pass 10 Aug 2011 142,661 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 142,661 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 150,910 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 150,910 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 136,503 miles

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

n/s front brake pads may be wearing thin

Fail 11 Aug 2009 136,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

n/s front brake pads may be wearing thin

Pass 4 Sep 2008 119,760 miles

Front and rear brake pads getting thin, will soon need replacing.

Fail 4 Sep 2008 119,760 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front and rear brake pads getting thin, will soon need replacing.

Pass 15 Aug 2007 95,902 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 95,902 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 85,513 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 85,513 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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IJI 2990 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 1999 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,499 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 IJI 2990, 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 27 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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IJI 2990 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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