MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
249,319 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inside wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside chassis damaged
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres on legal limit 195/50/15
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded seal (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside chassis damaged
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres on legal limit 195/50/15
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyres on legal limit 1,6mm 195//50/15
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyres on legal limit 1,6mm 195//50/15
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear differencial oil leaking
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J573 DAP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 J573 DAP, 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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J573 DAP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.
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