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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam both sides (4.1.3 (b))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
sill covers fitted
slight exhaust blow at front flex
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush all (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush all (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
oil leak noticed at mot
rear anti roll bar bushes perished .ok at time of mot
surface corrosion ns outer sill .ok at mot test
surface corrosion nsf inner arch ( double skin ) acceptable at mot
suspension components have surface corrosion .acceptable at time of mot
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
oil leak noticed at mot
rear anti roll bar bushes perished .ok at time of mot
surface corrosion ns outer sill .ok at mot test
surface corrosion nsf inner arch ( double skin ) acceptable at mot
suspension components have surface corrosion .acceptable at time of mot
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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J15 MXY is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 J15 MXY, 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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J15 MXY is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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