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J777 PJS

1995 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,363 mi
Last recorded53,363 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ777 PJS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 53,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs corroded pads good (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres perishing through tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded pads good (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres slightly perished through tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 53,342 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 50,145 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 50,145 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 48,694 miles

all discs corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer sill slight corrosion

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 48,694 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer sill slight corrosion

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all discs corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 46,444 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 46,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 43,987 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs rusty

undertray fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 19 Apr 2012 43,090 miles

corrosion in n/s outer lower sill areas.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 41,973 miles

o/s/r hand brake slightly low reading.

Pass 8 Feb 2010 40,649 miles

front & rear suspensions rusty.

Fail 8 Feb 2010 40,649 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

front & rear suspensions rusty.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 38,706 miles

n/s wiper blade split 18".

Pass 13 Feb 2008 37,025 miles

front & rear suspension rusty.

travel in hand brake lever.

Pass 5 Feb 2007 35,490 miles

o/s/f wiper blade rubber worn. †o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge & cracked & perished. †front & rear suspension rusty.

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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J777 PJS is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 90,940 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJS, 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 31 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J777 PJS is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 June 1995.

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