MOT Status
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183,152 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Sills and underside corroded
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Underside and sills corroded
bad surface corrosion under vehicle
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
bad surface corrosion under vehicle
suspect sills full of water
Offside Rear tyre tread low and perished
Rear discs corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear discs corroded
Nearside Rear outer sill corroded
Offside Rear tyre tread perished
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
wear rear roll bar D bushes
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
wear rear roll bar D bushes
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front and rear coil springs corroded
underbody corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front and rear coil springs corroded
underbody corroded
Oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
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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J217 NPR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
Across all 2004 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 59,584 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 J217 NPR, 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 22 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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J217 NPR is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 March 2004.
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