MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,292 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underbody surface rust all over
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
n/s & o/f inner sills heavily undersealed
underbody has age related corrosion at various places
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORROSION TO VARIOUSE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
Front Body component slightly loose BOTH FRONT LOWER WINGS LOOSE FITTING (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN FROM OUTSIDE
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right hand side ( lhd headlamp) (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect KICK UP TO RIGHT ( LHD HEADLAMP (4.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORROSION TO VARIOUSE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
Front Body component slightly loose BOTH FRONT LOWER WINGS LOOSE FITTING (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front DOOR DIFFICULT TO OPEN FROM OUTSIDE
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension bushs showing signs of slight perrishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
full underside heavely covered in underseal
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all suspension bushs showing signs of slight perrishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
full underside heavely covered in underseal
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake fluid dark
under body heavily corroded
Front oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s door handle faulty
o/s/f wheel rim slight damage
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s door handle faulty
o/s/f wheel rim slight damage
Battery insecure
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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J145 TBA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 J145 TBA, 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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J145 TBA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 1999.
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