MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,615 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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J700 AGB is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1996 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 86,097 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 J700 AGB, 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 30 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J700 AGB registered?
J700 AGB is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is J700 AGB safe to buy?
The MOT history for J700 AGB shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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