MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,182 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
nail in n/s/r tyre
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside rear tyre getting low on inner edge
offside rear sill corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside rear tyre getting low on inner edge
offside rear sill corroded
o/s/f shock damp
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s/f shock damp
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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H982 DNJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 H982 DNJ, 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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What year was H982 DNJ registered?
H982 DNJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 1999.
Is H982 DNJ safe to buy?
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