MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,541 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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stone chip zone a
stone chip zone a
slight play n/s/f wheel bearing
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
offside drivers seat fixed (heavily modified)
both rear tyres worn low
suspect car owned by street racer / drift king
N/S/R tyre shows signs it has been run flat
O/S/F steering arm bone has play
car lowered
chassis shows signs of scraping and slight damage
oil level on min
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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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J557 CYL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1991 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 114,279 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 J557 CYL, 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 35 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J557 CYL registered?
J557 CYL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.
Is J557 CYL safe to buy?
The MOT history for J557 CYL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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