MOT Status
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147,971 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front + central area (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Underbody + various components corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front + central area (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Underbody + various components corroded
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
both front tyres wearing on edge
corrosion in various places
offside front tyre wearing on edge
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion in various places
offside front tyre wearing on edge
offside rear tyre wearing on edge
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb fitted incorrectly (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both rear tyres wearing on edge
corrosion in various places
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All tyres worn on inside edge
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all floors,sills,chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
all suspension components corroded
all suspension componenets corroded arms/shocks/springs
Offside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
all floor/sills/chassis corroded
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
all chassis floor and sill have surface corrosion
all suspension and subframes have corrosion
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
all chassis floor and sill have surface corrosion
all suspension and subframes have corrosion
Rear floor pan and chassis corroded,o/s and n/s inner and outer sills welded and corroded
floor pan and chassis rails corroded front to rear in various places
front and rear sub frames and suspension arms corroded,rear suspension arm bushes perished.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
chassis rails and boot floor corroded
floor pan corroded in various places front to rear
front and rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded
inner and outer sills corroded and welded o/s and n/s
n/s/r chassis rail damaged
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
chassis rails and boot floor corroded
floor pan corroded in various places front to rear
front and rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded
inner and outer sills corroded and welded o/s and n/s
n/s/r chassis rail damaged
Body has slight corrosion under body corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Body has slight corrosion under body corrosion (6.1.B.2)
CENTRE CHASSIS RAILS DAMAGED & RUSTY
FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTY
SURFACE CORROSION BRAKE PIPES
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
CENTRE CHASSIS RAILS DAMAGED & RUSTY
FRONT & REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTY
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
SURFACE CORROSION BRAKE PIPES
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
uderside and suspension rusty
surface rust on underside of vehicle
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all brake discs rusty
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all brake discs rusty
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
slight damage to both chassis rails
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J40 PDH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 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 J40 PDH, 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 PDH is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.
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