MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,887 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
battery insecure
both front inner wing panels corroding
brake pipes and fuel lines sprayed in sealant
clutch fluid reservoir on minimum level
clutch slave cylinder leaking
engine oil leak
engine under tray fitted
front and rear suspension bushes cracking
front brake hose unions corroding
front brake pipes corroding
front coil springs corroding
front floors/chassis's corroding
front number plate cracked
front shock absorbers dust covers split
front suspension components corroding
fuel lines corroding and partly covered up
nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding
offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking
rear brake discs pitted and scored
rear brake pads low on nearside
screw in offside front tyre centre of tread
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
battery insecure
both front inner wing panels corroding
brake pipes and fuel lines sprayed in sealant
clutch fluid reservoir on minimum level
clutch slave cylinder leaking
engine oil leak
engine under tray fitted
front and rear suspension bushes cracking
front brake hose unions corroding
front brake pipes corroding
front coil springs corroding
front floors/chassis's corroding
front number plate cracked
front shock absorbers dust covers split
front suspension components corroding
fuel lines corroding and partly covered up
nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding
offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracking
rear brake discs pitted and scored
rear brake pads low on nearside
screw in offside front tyre centre of tread
Near side handbrake needs attention - poor effort.
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
On driving, slight noise from rear of vehicle similar to bearing. However on test no issues found.
Near side handbrake needs attention - poor effort.
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
On driving, slight noise from rear of vehicle similar to bearing. However on test no issues found.
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J772 VVX is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
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 J772 VVX, 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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J772 VVX is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 August 1991.
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