MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,402 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor to sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor to sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured bracket missing bottom of drop link (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi and rear pipe slight leak/blow (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear anti roll (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front side of rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake rubber flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner side front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear tyres starting to get low
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
(advise) all brake pipes starting surface corrosion
(advise) front suspension and brake components becoming heavily corroded reccomend uderseal or some weather coating
(advise) heavy ratteling coming from engine/gearbox when reved to higher rpm requires further investigation
(advise) n/s and o/s chassis rails front to back of vehciel been slightly crushed but still intact and strentgh there
(advise) n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills starting corrosion process
(advise) rear brake pipe at rear subframe becoming corroded reccomend replacment
(advise) rear suspension and brake components becoming heavily corroded reccomend uderseal or some weather coating
(advise) strong smell of hydrocarbons when engine in idle but emissions ok
(advise) all brake pipes starting surface corrosion
(advise) front suspension and brake components becoming heavily corroded reccomend uderseal or some weather coating
(advise) heavy ratteling coming from engine/gearbox when reved to higher rpm requires further investigation
(advise) n/s and o/s chassis rails front to back of vehciel been slightly crushed but still intact and strentgh there
(advise) n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills starting corrosion process
(advise) rear brake pipe at rear subframe becoming corroded reccomend replacment
(advise) rear suspension and brake components becoming heavily corroded reccomend uderseal or some weather coating
(advise) strong smell of hydrocarbons when engine in idle but emissions ok
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
all brake discs heavily corroded
all underside very heavily corroded inner and outer sills advanced in corrosion but not holed
alternator not charging and battery ran down while doing mot
all tyres bald on inner edges and cracked and splitting require urgent replacement
tyres fitted to vehicle are of winter type with speed rating Q up to 90 mph abnd as such are not suitable for conditions or vehicle
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
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J250 CET is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 J250 CET, 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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J250 CET is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.
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