MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,219 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
n/s skuttle panel corroded
n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded
oil leak from rear diff
underside of vehicle corroded
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
n/s skuttle panel corroded
n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded
oil leak from rear diff
underside of vehicle corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
all rubber suspension components and bonded bushes showing signs of wear and slightly cracking
entire underbody of car is corroded
nearside rear wheel arch corroded
nearside sill corroded
nearsiderear inner wheel arch is corroded and holed
offside rear wheel arch corroded
there is corrosion to all major suspension components
Both front flexible brake hoses are corroded.
Both front shock absorber protective gaiters are torn and perished.
Both rear brake discs are corroded.
Entire underbody is corroded, not within prescribed areas,
N/S rear inner wheel arch is holed.
N/S rear wheel arch is corroded.
Oil leak from the rear differential
There is corrosion to all major suspension components, not as yet excessive.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Both front flexible brake hoses are corroded.
Both front shock absorber protective gaiters are torn and perished.
Both rear brake discs are corroded.
Entire underbody is corroded, not within prescribed areas,
N/S rear inner wheel arch is holed.
N/S rear wheel arch is corroded.
Oil leak from the rear differential
There is corrosion to all major suspension components, not as yet excessive.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J13 ALJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 J13 ALJ, 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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J13 ALJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1991.
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