MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
301,324 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (shock-absorber top mount engine bay) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis inner and outer sill and n/s/f inner wheel arch passenger foot well inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering also fllor area and inner arch o/s/f (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both n/s/f and o/s/f upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
all steering braking and suspension components heavily corroded but meet the requirements
Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking Steering gaitor (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Arch (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake slightly binding
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake slightly binding
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake slightly binding
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.2.C.1c)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake slightly binding
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
windscreen crecked bottom edge
Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
near side rear sill corroed
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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J606 JNP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 1998 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 86,993 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 J606 JNP, 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 28 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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J606 JNP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 June 1998.
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