MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,669 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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under side covered in underseal
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
under side covered in underseal
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes, covered (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes, covered (1.1.11 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive clutch slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded excessive corrosion to rear sill (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded excessive corrosion to rear sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
fibreglass repair to off side and near side rear sills, unable to completely assess body condition underneath.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
body repairs to both rear sills, uuable to fully check for corrosion.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J701 JCA is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
Across all 1992 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 116,364 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 J701 JCA, 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 34 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J701 JCA is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.
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