MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,943 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose split pin missing (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose split pin missing (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
light corrosion on sill n/s
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
light corrosion on sill n/s
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J529 JNP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 J529 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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What year was J529 JNP registered?
J529 JNP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 April 1998.
Is J529 JNP safe to buy?
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