MOT Status
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148,727 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Body has an unsafe modification bonnet not closing (6.2.1 (d) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
NOTE: FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
NOTE: FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Battery insecure
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Centre Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J16 MXV is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 J16 MXV, 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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What year was J16 MXV registered?
J16 MXV is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.
Is J16 MXV safe to buy?
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