MOT Status
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190,072 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel cap seal perished but appears to seal satisfactorily [6.1.3 (b) (i)]
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel cap seal perished but appears to seal satisfactorily [6.1.3 (b) (i)]
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Fuel cap seal perished but appears to seal satisfactorily [6.1.3 (b) (i)]
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FRONT (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced TO REAR , (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOOT AREA . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front SEAT MISSING .
Front WEARING INNER AND OUTER EDGES . ALSO OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WELL WORN INNER EDGE.
Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning BOTH . (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front WEARING INNER AND OUTER EDGES . ALSO OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WELL WORN INNER EDGE.
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner Body insecure WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer 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))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Body component likely to become detached WHEEL ARCH (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear springs rusting
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Both front to rear chassis rails heavily dented. †Rear brake discs becoming pitted by corrosion. †Slight binding on both rear brakes.
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Both front to rear chassis rails heavily dented. †Rear brake discs becoming pitted by corrosion. †Slight binding on both rear brakes.
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J54 EWR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 J54 EWR, 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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J54 EWR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 June 1999.
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