MOT Status
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213,447 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
oil leaking from camshaft position sensor area
rear suspension corroding
ball joint cover deteriated
oil leak
uder side corroded but not considered excessive
front and rear subframes corroded but not cinsidered to be excessive
oil leak - possibly cam angle sensor
Oil leak
front and rear suspension and subframes suffering with surface corrosion
rear registration plate deteriorating
front and rear suspension has surface corrosion
offside outer sill starting to corrode
oil leak, partly from camshaft position sensor oil seal
Oil leak
both front and rear brake hose ferrules starting to corrode
front suspension and subframe starting to corrode in various places
rear registration plate deteriorating
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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J656 HGC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 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 J656 HGC, 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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What year was J656 HGC registered?
J656 HGC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.
Is J656 HGC safe to buy?
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