MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,867 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
offside rear inner arch area corroded
rear inner sill areas corroded
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s/f brake pipe has some rust
Both rear brake discs are deteriorated. Advise replacement.
Both rear sidelights are slightly affected by indicators and nearside rear sidelight is slightly dim.
Corrosion starting in offside rear outer body sill.
Low braking effort on nearside handbrake. Advise attention.
Slight exhaust leak from around "cat".
Some corrosion on offside front metal brake pipe and also on rear side to side metal brake pipe.
Some insecurity in passenger seat mounting.
Both rear brake discs are deteriorated. Advise replacement.
Both rear sidelights are slightly affected by indicators and nearside rear sidelight is slightly dim.
Corrosion starting in offside rear outer body sill.
Low braking effort on nearside handbrake. Advise attention.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Slight exhaust leak from around "cat".
Some corrosion on offside front metal brake pipe and also on rear side to side metal brake pipe.
Some insecurity in passenger seat mounting.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
corrosion starting in both rear inner bodysills
corrosion starting on offside front metal brake pipe adjoing flexi pipe
nearside handbrake effiency poor compared to offside, advise attention
Nail in offside rear tyre
corrosion starting in nearside rear inner bodysill
corrosion starting on offside front metal brake pipe adjoining flexi pipe
nearside handbrake effort very poor compared to offside
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
corrosion starting in nearside rear inner bodysill
corrosion starting on offside front metal brake pipe adjoining flexi pipe
nearside handbrake effort very poor compared to offside
Nail in nearside rear tyre
corrosion starting in both rear inner bodysills
corrosion starting on offside front metal brake pipe under wheel arch
nearside handbrake poor compared with offside
Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Both rear brake discs are deteriorating.
Both rear brake discs are deteriorating.
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J539 LPX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1999 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,499 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 J539 LPX, 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 27 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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J539 LPX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1999.
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