MOT Status
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146,406 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
surface corrosion throughout under side
has slight corrosion under body, sills and suspension components
has slight corrosion under body and sills
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
underside of vehicle corroded
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
fuel cap seal cracking
nearside wiper blade smearing
offside and nearside chassis damaged
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
fuel cap seal cracking
nearside wiper blade smearing
offside and nearside chassis damaged
Coolant leak
Oil leak
evidence of slight corrosion in rear sills
fog lamp tell-tale not visible from seated position
high level (centre) stop light converted into rear fog lamp
track rod end rubbers perished
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
evidence of slight corrosion in rear sills
high level (centre) stop light converted into rear fog lamp
track rod end rubbers perished
Oil leak
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
brake fluid level inbetween max and min
brown coolant stain under bonnet
dent in o/s floor chassis leg
recommend checking all brake pads in 5000 miles
Coolant leak
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Coolant leak
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
sill panels rusty
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
sill panels rusty
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
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H146 JLE is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1991 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 114,279 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 H146 JLE, 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 35 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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H146 JLE is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.
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