MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,742 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis rail (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis rail (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
both chassis rails damaged
underside of vehicle in various stages of corrosion
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all front suspension ball joint dust covers perished
all suspension components slightly corroded
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
all rubber gaitors on front suspension starting to perish
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all rubber gaitors on front suspension starting to perish
hand brake poor
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front sub-frame corroded
rear axle beam and suspension arms corroded
small cut on inner side wall of n/s/r tyre also worn low on inner edge
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front sub-frame corroded
rear axle beam and suspension arms corroded
small cut on inner side wall of n/s/r tyre also worn low on inner edge
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front sub-frame rusty
n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge
rear axle beam and arms rusty
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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J547 LPX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 J547 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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J547 LPX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 May 1999.
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