MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,063 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
both head lamp aims poor
high level brake light disconnected
under side of vehicle slightly corroded
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
both head lamp aims poor
high level brake light disconnected
under side of vehicle slightly corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to front and rear suspension
front and rear tyres wearing low
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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J281 HMX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 J281 HMX, 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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What year was J281 HMX registered?
J281 HMX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.
Is J281 HMX safe to buy?
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