MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,143 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
o/s/r outer sill slightly corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
o/s/r outer sill slightly corroded
front & rear brake discs slightly corroded
rear n/s/ & o/s anti roll bar mounting bushes slight movement
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
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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J21 TSM is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
Across all 1992 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 116,364 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 J21 TSM, 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 34 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 J21 TSM registered?
J21 TSM is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.
Is J21 TSM safe to buy?
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