MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
220,670 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
centre brake light not working
ffront exhaust heat shields insecure.
n/s door mirror m issing
rear discs rusty
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear discs excessive rust
centre brake light not working.Front exhaust heat shields in secure,
n/s door mirror missing
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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J445 JNP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 J445 JNP, 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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J445 JNP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 January 1998.
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