MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,119 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/r outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/r outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
all 4 tyres starting to perish
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
BOTH REAR OUTER SILL SECTIONS CORRODED & FEEL SOFT
Both front tyres starting to slightly split
Brake fluid level low
FRONT WINDOWS HEAVILY TINTED-ILLEGAL
Nearside front wheel damaged
Oil leak
Front windows heavily tinted.
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Both chasis legs slightly damaged
NEARSIDE REAR INNER WING BADLY CORRODED & HOLED
NEARSIDE REAR SILL CORODED
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front wheel damaged
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leaks
Possible leak from master cylinder
Both chasis legs slightly damaged
NEARSIDE REAR INNER WING BADLY CORRODED & HOLED
NEARSIDE REAR SILL CORODED
Nearside front wheel damaged
Oil leaks
Possible leak from master cylinder
Fluid leak
Front windows tinted (illegal)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside front wheel slightly damaged
Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded
Fluid leak
Front windows tinted (illegal)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front wheel slightly damaged
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake pipe slightly corroded
Oil leak
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J816 NJR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 1999 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,499 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 J816 NJR, 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 27 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was J816 NJR registered?
J816 NJR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 1999.
Is J816 NJR safe to buy?
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