MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,126 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake discs have slight surface corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Various suspension components have surface corrosion
Various suspension dust covers perished and cracked but still protecting from ingress of dirt
Vehicle undesealed
Front suspension components corroded.
Both rear outer sills corroded.
Both rear brake pads deteriorated and broken.
Both rear inner wheel arches corroded.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front drop link bushes deteriorated.
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder.
Offside Rear brake disc pitted.
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder and close to limit.
Oil leak.
Rear suspension components corroded.
Underside of vehicle corroded.
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Both rear brake pads deteriorated and broken.
Both rear inner wheel arches corroded.
Both rear outer sills corroded.
Front suspension components corroded.
High level brake light not working.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front drop link bushes deteriorated.
Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder.
Offside Rear brake disc pitted.
Offside Rear tyre worn on inner shoulder and close to limit.
Oil leak.
Rear suspension components corroded.
Underside of vehicle corroded.
Both outer sills corroded
Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit
Nearside reaer tyre perished
Rear brake pads wearing thin
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Both outer sills corroded
Both rear tyres worn close to legal limit
Nearside reaer tyre perished
Rear brake pads wearing thin
Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.
Corrosion starting to appear underneah vehicle & on suspension.
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.
Corrosion starting to appear underneah vehicle & on suspension.
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.
Corrosion starting to appear underneath.
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Slight binding on front brakes.
Slight damage to nearside front outer tyre wall.
Both rear brake disc corroded
Both rear tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside rear tyre starting to perish.
Signs of corrosion starting to appear underneath.
Slight brake binding on offside front
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both rear brake disc corroded
Both rear tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside rear tyre starting to perish.
Signs of corrosion starting to appear underneath.
Slight brake binding on offside front
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J768 MCV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
Across all 1999 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,499 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 J768 MCV, 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 27 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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J768 MCV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 December 1999.
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