MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,079 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both metal fuel pipes slightly corroded.
Engine has a slight oil leak.
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut to side wall but not showing cords.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Radiator has a coolant leak.
Both metal fuel pipes slightly corroded.
Engine has a slight oil leak.
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut to side wall but not showing cords.
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Radiator has a coolant leak.
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Oil leak
cooling fan not working
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
drivers door mirror glass damaged
fuel pipes corroded
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
n/s mirror loose
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
n/s mirror loose
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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J259 ATV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 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 J259 ATV, 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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J259 ATV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 1999.
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