MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,896 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
general underside corrosion
General corrosion
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (7.1.2)
corrosion on front and rear suspension members
corrosion on fuel pipes
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (7.1.2)
corrosion on front and rear suspension members
corrosion on fuel pipes
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion on front and rear suspension members
corrosion on fuel tank
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside 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)
corrosion on front and rear suspension members
corrosion on fuel tank
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion on fuel tank
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion on fuel tank
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear sub frame and all suspension members corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear sub frame and all suspension members corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
BOTH NS AHD OS CHASSIE HAS BEEN DAMAGED BY JACKING
CORROSION TO BOOT FLOOR
REAR SUSPENTION PARTS HAVE A LOT OF SURFACE CORROSION
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
BOTH NS AHD OS CHASSIE HAS BEEN DAMAGED BY JACKING
CORROSION TO BOOT FLOOR
REAR SUSPENTION PARTS HAVE A LOT OF SURFACE CORROSION
Boot lid not closed but secure Boot lock broken
Both rear sill ends rusted through (not in perscribed area)
Coolant leak
Rear brake pads close to limit
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Boot lid not closed but secure Boot lock broken
Both rear sill ends rusted through (not in perscribed area)
Coolant leak
Rear brake pads close to limit
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
o/s sill deteriating
Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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J477 YHO is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 J477 YHO, 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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J477 YHO is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.
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