MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
248,306 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight corrosion to underbody/nearside/offside inner sills and offside rear outer sill
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside washer pipe leaking
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight corrosion to underbody/nearside/offside inner sills and offside rear outer sill
Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted & offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside is lower than the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
corrosion to inner & outer sill area's
corrosion to rear inner wheel arch area's
corrosion to rear sub-frame & suspension components
nearside front shock absorber lower securing nut is not fully home - shock absorber is still secure
Nearside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted & offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside is lower than the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
corrosion to inner & outer sill area's
corrosion to rear inner wheel arch area's
corrosion to rear sub-frame & suspension components
nearside front shock absorber lower securing nut is not fully home - shock absorber is still secure
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
under body corrosion
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
nearside/offside rear tyre treads wearing on edges.
underbody corrosion in places.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
underbody corrosion in places.
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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G18 LJJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 G18 LJJ, 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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G18 LJJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 September 1999.
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