MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,411 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Both front lower wings starting to corrode
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake slightly sticking
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake slightly sticking
Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
front nearside wing damaged
Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
limited reserve travel on park brake lever
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
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J777 MXX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
Across all 1998 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 86,993 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 J777 MXX, 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 28 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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J777 MXX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 April 1998.
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