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IJI 4443

1997 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

215,267 mi
Last recorded215,267 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIJI 4443
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 215,267 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 12 Jun 2026 215,267 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 1 Dec 2023 215,246 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2016 214,147 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 214,147 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 211,407 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

slight corrosion on os outer sill

Pass 26 Mar 2015 211,407 miles

slight corrosion on os outer sill

Pass 13 Dec 2013 209,336 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 207,924 miles

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

oil leaks from engine area

vin number has been cut from bulkhead

vin plate held on with self tapping screws

vin sticker on o/s/f wing does not corrospond to this vehicle

Fail 5 Oct 2012 207,920 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

oil leaks from engine area

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

vin number has been cut from bulkhead

vin plate held on with self tapping screws

vin sticker on o/s/f wing does not corrospond to this vehicle

Pass 19 Aug 2010 205,066 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 205,066 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 202,508 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 202,507 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 197,316 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 197,316 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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 4443 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 4443, 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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IJI 4443 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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