MOT Status
ValidMileage
102,739 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front suspension corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear suspension corroded
lower covers fitted
Front suspension corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear suspension corroded
lower covers fitted
Front lower cover fitted
Front/rear suspension corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine oil leak
Lower covers fitted
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear wing/chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear wing/sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Engine oil leak
Lower covers fitted
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear wing/chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear wing/sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front headlamp patterns
Front oil leaks
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear sill corroded
suspension corroded
Front headlamp patterns
Offside Rear sill end corroded
oil leaks
suspension corroded
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
oil leak
suspension corroded
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
advise nearside front /offside front upper and lower ball joint boots perrished
advise wire detatched from rear lambda sensor
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
advise engine under tray fitted
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J662 ARC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 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 J662 ARC, 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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What year was J662 ARC registered?
J662 ARC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 April 1998.
Is J662 ARC safe to buy?
The MOT history for J662 ARC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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