MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,190 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both pop up lamps not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp not working on main beam Both pop up lamps not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Offside rear worn also but not to the extent of nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill rotten (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness Wheel boss loose (2.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch rotten and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Entire offside sill rotten and holed, sill loose and becoming unattached from body (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Bumper likely to become detached Completely loose (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded All 4 coil overs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaks gearbox & engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both sub-frames corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle lowered under body damaged chassis rails dented
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded All 4 coil over springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Ride height low causing damage to under-body!
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded All 4 coil over springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Ride height low causing damage to under-body!
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Side repeater slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside (1.4.A.2f)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Underside (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak from engine ()
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak from engine ()
brake line slight corroded front to rear
slight oil leak
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
hard corrosion n/s/r outer sill
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
hard corrosion n/s/r outer sill
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear discs rusting
rear sills corroding
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear discs rusting
rear sills corroding
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
o/s/f tyre worn on edges and walls cracking
o/s/r tyre worn on edges
outer sills rusting
Both Front Tyres Perishing and Cracking badly, recomend immediate change
Exhaust Rusty
Front lower suspension arms heavily rusted recomend changing
Heavy Rust on nearisde rear coil spring
Nearside Rear TYre just legal, just mot passable
Rear brake disc's worn and rusty
Rust on fornt and rear suspension components
rust on front and rear chasis and front cross memeber
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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J728 TEC is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1991 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 114,279 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 J728 TEC, 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 35 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J728 TEC is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.
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