MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,951 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold leak (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
fuel pipes corroded
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear Outer sill filled with filler not allowing full inspection
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms and all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear Outer sill filled with filler not allowing full inspection
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms and all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake discs pitted
front to rear fuel pipes slight corrosion
power steering pipe at rack slight corrosion
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake discs pitted
front to rear fuel pipes slight corrosion
power steering pipe at rack slight corrosion
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Bad oil leak from engine..
Brake pipe from rear "T piece" to nearside flexi hose,pipe corroded..
Damage to front bumper at nearside..
Dampness at nearside front brake flexi banjo bolt..
Fuel pipes badly corroded..
Nearside door hinges seized..
Nearside front wheel rim damaged..
Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge-on legal limit..
Nearside side lamp lens cracked..
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre badly cracked..
Offside front wheel buckled..
Rear No plate detriorated..
Suspect fuel leak at fuel tank drain plug..
Suspect leak from clutch sleeve cyclinder..
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Bad oil leak from engine..
Brake pipe from rear "T piece" to nearside flexi hose,pipe corroded..
Damage to front bumper at nearside..
Dampness at nearside front brake flexi banjo bolt..
Fuel pipes badly corroded..
Nearside door hinges seized..
Nearside front wheel rim damaged..
Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge-on legal limit..
Nearside side lamp lens cracked..
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre badly cracked..
Offside front wheel buckled..
Rear No plate detriorated..
Suspect fuel leak at fuel tank drain plug..
Suspect leak from clutch sleeve cyclinder..
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Outer sills slightly corroded
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Outer sills slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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J129 ONM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.
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 J129 ONM, 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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J129 ONM is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 October 1991.
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