MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,278 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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offside and nearside chassis damaged
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
offside and nearside chassis damaged
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 21% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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J48 DYP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 J48 DYP, 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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J48 DYP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.
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