MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,306 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
General underbody corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive Front & Rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Various welding repairs to sills and arch
Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
General underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Wing Indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Front & Rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Various welding repairs to sills and arch
Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
has been welded on sills and arch
has slight corrosion under body, chassis, sills and suspension components
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
has slight corrosion under body, chassis, sills and suspension components
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
has slight corrosion under body
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all four (1.2.1 (e))
handbrake long
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
clutch pedal rubber missing
reverse lamps inop
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
clutch pedal rubber missing
reverse lamps inop
Nearside Front mirror glass cracked
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
temporary fuel cap fitted
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front mirror glass cracked
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
temporary fuel cap fitted
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Wipers smearing
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
all 4 coil springs corroded
n/s/f lower wing slight corrosion
n/s/r outer sill slight corrosion
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
all 4 coil springs corroded
n/s/f lower wing slight corrosion
n/s/r outer sill slight corrosion
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear tyres side wall cracking
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J125 JGU is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 J125 JGU, 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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J125 JGU is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.
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