MOT Status
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177,819 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Heavy underseal to underside of vehicle
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension components are corroded under underseal
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery terminal loose (4.11 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Heavy underseal to underside of vehicle
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension components are corroded under underseal
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Heavy Underseal to underside of vehicle
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Heavy under seal to underside of vehicle
Os headlamp is slightly loose in holder
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension components are corroded
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension components are corroded
Centre stop light has been turned into a fog light ,which is tempermental
Rear coil springs are corroded
Rear earth point to chassis is corroded
Underside of vehicle is becoming corroded in places
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Centre stop light has been turned into a fog light ,which is tempermental
Rear coil springs are corroded
Rear earth point to chassis is corroded
Underside of vehicle is becoming corroded in places
Both rear brake pipes are corroded
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Both front lower arm ball joint boots are perishing
Both rear brake pipes are corroded
Rear pads are low
Oil leak
o/s step sill corroded
Oil leak
o/s step sill corroded
Oil leak
some of the front steering and suspension ball joint dust boots becoming quite deteriorated
engine has small oil leak
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Near side front tyre is bald on the edge
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J244 HGC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 J244 HGC, 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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J244 HGC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 1999.
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