MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,786 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear tyres protrude past wheel arch exhaust front pipes hitting subframe
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
rear tyres protrude past wheel arch exhaust front pipes hitting subframe
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
shockers and springs non standard
both front chassis rails damaged
front and rear suspension parts very rusty
red on o/s rear fog light starting to fade
under body corrosion
very bad engine oil leaks
bad engine oil leaks
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
damage to n/s front to rear chassis rail
damage to o/s rear chassis rail
slight corrosion in front and rear suspension parts
slight under body corrosion
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
bad engine oil leaks
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
damage to n/s front to rear chassis rail
damage to o/s rear chassis rail
slight corrosion in front and rear suspension parts
slight under body corrosion
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front to rear chassis rails damaged
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
under body corrosion
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front and rear suspension componants rusty
n/s front tyre wear on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s front tyre wear on inner edge
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J165 HMX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 J165 HMX, 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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What year was J165 HMX registered?
J165 HMX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 1999.
Is J165 HMX safe to buy?
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