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YJI 9652

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

128,827 mi
Last recorded128,827 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJI 9652
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 128,827 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wndscreen has a stone chip

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 128,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wndscreen has a stone chip

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

Pass 13 Apr 2024 124,183 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil srings (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 112,572 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper is damaged but secured

Offside Front Inner steering rack boot starting to perish

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 106,221 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 99,710 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Requirements only just met. It would appear that the park brake system requires adjustment or repair

hand brake lever high

Pass 2 Oct 2019 96,921 miles

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear

Both sides rear outer sills corroding

Exhaust corroding & slight leak from rear section joint

Underbody corroding in places

Pass 2 Oct 2018 95,936 miles

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear

Exhaust corroded & slight leak from rear joint

Offside rear outer sill corroding

Underbody & chassis shows surface corrosion in places

Pass 12 May 2016 93,434 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front brake

Pass 16 Apr 2015 88,217 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 85,970 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 82,512 miles

Offside front brake binding on slightly

Fail 8 Apr 2013 82,510 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside front brake binding on slightly

Pass 10 Apr 2012 75,760 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 69,032 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 69,032 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 61,878 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 61,878 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 53,893 miles

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

all tyres perished and cracking

nearside front tyres outer side wall damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2009 53,884 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

all tyres perished and cracking

nearside front tyres outer side wall damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2008 42,264 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight sidewall damage to n/s/f tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2007 33,757 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 25,698 miles

Front and Rear suspension slightly rushti

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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YJI 9652 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 YJI 9652, 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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What year was YJI 9652 registered?

YJI 9652 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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