MOT Status
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137,418 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Rear nail in tyre
both rear tyres worn on edges
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
suspension components slight corrosion
suspension components slight corrosion
vehicle structure slight corrosion
slight oil leak rear diff
suspension components slight corrosion
vehicle structure slight corrosion
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Corrosion to suspension components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak Differential ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)
Engine & gearbox & rear diff, little oil leaks
Engine cover is fitted on bottom
Exhaust back box is changed to a sporty type
Exhaust kat joint area, little blow
Exhaust system, light rust corrosion
Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion
Offside Front Tyre tread edges, little low
Emissions not tested OVER HEATED DURING FAST IDLE SPEED TEST (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)
Engine & gearbox & rear diff, little oil leaks
Engine cover is fitted on bottom
Exhaust back box is changed to a sporty type
Exhaust kat joint area, little blow
Exhaust system, light rust corrosion
Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion
Offside Front Tyre tread edges, little low
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all inner edges (4.1.E.1)
slight oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J80 EPS is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
Across all 1996 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 86,097 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 J80 EPS, 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 30 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J80 EPS registered?
J80 EPS is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 May 1996.
Is J80 EPS safe to buy?
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