MOT Status
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147,902 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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
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
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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)
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
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.
n/s front tyre wearing thin on inside edge
n/s rear tyre wearing thin on outside edge
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)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s front brake pads may be wearing thin
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
Front and rear brake pads getting thin, will soon need replacing.
Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front and rear brake pads getting thin, will soon need replacing.
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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