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109,186 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all under side of vehicle including suspension covered with under seal
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (chassis) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all under side of vehicle including suspension covered with under seal
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various components front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
underside & components corroded
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
underside & components corroded
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis. (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill. (5.2.6)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti rollbar (2.4.A.3)
all front and rear suspension corroded.
all suspension corrode
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
all suspension corrode
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front and rear suspension corroding
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front and rear suspension corroding
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front and rear suspension corroded
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
offside rear brake disc corroded
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
offside rear brake disc corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear brake discs corroded
advise brake inspection.....
brake pedal rubber worn.....
exhaust system corroding....
general under body corrosion.....
n/s/r inner wheel rim distorted.....
n/s/r tyre close to limit & inner tread uneven...
rear number plate contaminated.....
wipers smear....
exhaust corroding.....
general front & rear suspension corrosion , advise attension.....
n/s/r inner wheel rim distorted.....
rear number plate contaminated.....
exhaust system corroding...
front & rear suspension corroding...
n/s/r inner wheel rim distorted....
rear number plate contaminated...
wipers smear, advise replacement bulbs...
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
exhaust system corroding...
front & rear suspension corroding...
n/s/r inner wheel rim distorted....
rear number plate contaminated...
wipers smear, advise replacement bulbs...
centre & rear exhaust corroding.....
front & rear suspension corroding , advise treatment.....
general light under body corrodion.....
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
centre & rear exhaust corroding.....
front & rear suspension corroding , advise treatment.....
general light under body corrodion.....
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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21 JJH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.
Across all 1998 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 86,993 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 21 JJH, 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 28 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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21 JJH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 May 1998.
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