MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
220,063 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s rear from hose to junction (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak from engine ()
both front side lights not water tight
some corrosion to under side of vehicle not within a perscribed area at time of test
vehicle as very little damping effect due to being lowered
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s body/inner sill under vehicle (5.2.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s rear from hose to junction (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit due to wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak from engine ()
both front side lights not water tight
some corrosion to under side of vehicle not within a perscribed area at time of test
vehicle as very little damping effect due to being lowered
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak from engine ()
both front side lights not water tight
o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge
slight jagged edge to n/s rear wheel arch
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion o/s outer sill at front (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s outer sill at rear (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak from engine ()
both front side lights not water tight
o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge
slight jagged edge to n/s rear wheel arch
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear from hose to hose (3.6.B.2c)
slight jagged edge to n/s rear wheel arch
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear from hose to hose (3.6.B.2c)
o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge
slight jagged edge to n/s rear wheel arch
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
diff mounting bolt loose.
Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres perished
n/s front slight bind
o/s rear outer sill corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside outersill starting to corrode
steering rack noisey
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside outersill starting to corrode
steering rack noisey
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
n/s front slight bind
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
nearside front brake binding slightly
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J499 EGJ is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
Across all 1992 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 116,364 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 J499 EGJ, 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 34 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J499 EGJ is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 April 1992.
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