MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,159 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front and rear suspension heavily corroded
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front and rear suspension heavily corroded
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
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J391 LPX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1997 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 85,711 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 J391 LPX, 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 29 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J391 LPX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1997.
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