MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,638 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
temp fuel filler cap but is still sealing
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front lower engine cover fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front lower engine cover fitted
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J101 HMV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 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 J101 HMV, 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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J101 HMV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 1997.
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