MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,015 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all lines greased (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all lines greased (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front tyre cracking
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front and rear (3.6.B.4d)
Chassis corroded
Front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
Front and rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front and rear (3.6.B.4d)
Chassis corroded
Front and rear suspension bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
Front and rear suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside front inner wheel arch has excessive corrosion outside prescribed areas
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer jets need adjusting
rear subframe has corrosion starting.
corrosion starting o/s/r outer sill. †slight oil leak from steering rack pinion.
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
front metal brake pipes showing corrosion
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J40 ECH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 J40 ECH, 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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J40 ECH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 September 1991.
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