MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,290 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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general underbody/suspension corrosion
general underbody/suspension corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
general underbody/suspension corrosion
general suspension corrosion
rear brake discs corroded/pitted
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor x 1 (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor x 2 (5.2.6)
corrosion to o/s/f wheel arch area
rear brake discs corroded/pitted
corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch
front brake discs heavily corroded
rear brake discs heavily corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer/inner sill (5.2.6)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch
front brake discs heavily corroded
rear brake discs heavily corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
corrosion to n/s/f + o/s/f floor/chassis members
general underbody corrosion brakes/suspension/steering
all brake discs corroded/pitted
corrosion to n/s/f + o/s/f floor/chassis members
general underbody corrosion brakes/suspension/steering
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
all brake discs corroded/pitted
corrosion to n/s/f + o/s/f floor/chassis members
general underbody corrosion brakes/suspension/steering
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
center exhaust heatshield loose
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight imbalance on rear service brakes (RBT)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight imbalance on rear service brakes (RBT)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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H729 JJA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 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 H729 JJA, 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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H729 JJA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 May 1997.
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