MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,459 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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dampness around o/s front shock absorber
drivers seatbelt stalk locking mechanism slightly faulty
n/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge
o/s front brake pipe slightly corroded
rear brake pipe across subframe slightly corroded
slight binding on n/s front brake
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
dampness around o/s front shock absorber
drivers seatbelt stalk locking mechanism slightly faulty
n/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge
o/s front brake pipe slightly corroded
rear brake pipe across subframe slightly corroded
slight binding on n/s front brake
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight binding on n/s front brake
slight oil leak around engine area
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear brake discs pitted and corroded
rear brake pads worn slightly low
slight binding on n/s front brake
slight oil leak around engine area
rusty underbody and running gear
Oil leak
both front and rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion
front brakes slightly out of balance
slight damage to both chassis rails
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
battery insecure
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J71 UNC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
Across all 2005 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 56,278 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 J71 UNC, 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 21 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was J71 UNC registered?
J71 UNC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 June 2005.
Is J71 UNC safe to buy?
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