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R990 ENJ

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

56,592 mi
Last recorded56,592 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR990 ENJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 56,592 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 56,527 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 55,734 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 54,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 53,431 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 51,810 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 50,764 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 50,105 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 49,310 miles

rear subfrem corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2017 49,302 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear subfrem corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2016 47,416 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 46,152 miles

Corrosion to OS out sill

Marks on windscreen

Rear brake pads worn and discs corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2014 44,611 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 42,941 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 40,830 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre slightly worn on outside edge

offside front tyre slightly cracked on outside edge

offside rear tyre starting to get low on tread

Pass 8 Apr 2011 38,565 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 31,462 miles

stonechips in windscreen,offside bumper damaged,slight travel on handbrake,slight wear on nearside front tyre outer edge,nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished & tread nearing wear bars 3mm

Pass 19 Mar 2009 24,562 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 24,562 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre under inflated

Pass 11 Feb 2008 20,491 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 15,839 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 14,965 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 14,965 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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R990 ENJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R990 ENJ, 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 R990 ENJ registered?

R990 ENJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R990 ENJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R990 ENJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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