MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,395 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded All round (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear subframe and suspension components have mild corrosion
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play All Four (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play All Four (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint all 4 (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint all 4 (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak ()
Oil leak ()
coil spring corroded Both Rear (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
O/s outer sill corroded at front end. Corrosion to o/s chassis beneath drivers seat area
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Battery insecure
Incorrect wattage bulbs fitted to front position lamps(too bright).
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Incorrect wattage bulbs fitted to front position lamps(too bright).
Front and rear pads low
Oil leak on engine
Play in steering rack
Smoke from exhaust at idle
Front and rear pads low
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak on engine
Play in steering rack
Smoke from exhaust at idle
as per vt32 issued 15.24 † 21/09/2007
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
as per vt32 issued 15.24 † 21/09/2007
Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
brake pipes corroded
f/suspension units & x-member corroded
front & rear brake discs deteriated
rear suspension units,x-member & mount areas corroded
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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H873 BJS is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 H873 BJS, 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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H873 BJS is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 March 1991.
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