MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
222,192 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front 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))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts slight edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear lines ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general areas of under body and suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear ends f sill sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts slight edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear lines ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general areas of under body and suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several areas of body and underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
general corrosion to all suspension components
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear pipes ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several areas of underbody corrosion and some heavy corrosion to both rear sill ends/rear inner arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
corrosion to both inner and outer sills.
Nearside Rear sill corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
n/s sill reaired with filler (not excessive)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
advise brake service
advise brake service
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J381 HTU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1998 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 86,993 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 J381 HTU, 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 28 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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J381 HTU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 September 1998.
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