MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,491 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chasis (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer sill to arch area corroded.
Offside Rear Outer sill to arch area corroding
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fuel cap seal starting to perish.
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Power steering malfunctioning drive belt missing and inoperative power steering. (2.1.5 (a))
Corrosion to outer sill and under side.
Fuel cap seal starting to perish.
Front and rear upper suspension arms all corroding.
Near side and off side rear lower wheel arch to sills starting to corrode.
Rear brake effort only just passed
Engine bottom pulley wobbles
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine bottom pulley wobbles
Hand brake operation quite sticky up and down
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
power steering converted to manual but rack still in place turns lock to lock freely
Front Power steering disconnected where it is standard fitment (2.3.3a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Rear tyres both perished.
Slight play in both inner steering joints.
Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
sealed beam headlamp units fitted
steering wheel very slippy
condensation in front nearside combination lamp
cuts in offside rear tyre cords not visable
front tyres differ in size to the rears
no fluid in header tank
non obligatory mirror damaged
rear tyres scrubbing †
under floor pan box sections signs of damage advise repair
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
condensation in nearside front combination lamp
different tyre sizes fitted on rears to fronts
floor pan chassis rails under vehicle damaged both sides advise repair
nearside upper sill corroding at front of door apature
no coolant/ water in header tank
rear offside tyre cuts in tread
rear tyres signs of scrubbing to tread
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
excess travel in the park brake lever . both head lights aim dull. suspenssion too soft.
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J591 CDT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 J591 CDT, 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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J591 CDT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 August 1999.
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