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120,360 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle of system on joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling brake hose (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling brake hose (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
rear tyres wearing on inner edge
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Both nearside and offside front UPPER ball joint dust covers split.
Both nearside and offside front UPPER ball joint dust covers split.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Non standard exhaust system fitted.
Non standard exhaust system fitted.
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
excessive travel on handbrake lever
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J789 SDH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2005 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 56,278 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 J789 SDH, 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 21 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was J789 SDH registered?
J789 SDH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 October 2005.
Is J789 SDH safe to buy?
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