MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,228 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak ()
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively RIP (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Oil leak ()
Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Coolant leak ()
Offside Front AERO BLADE POOR
Oil leak ()
Outer Body has slight corrosion SILLS ALL 4 CORNERS (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
n/s/r tyre perished
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J817 XAJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1991 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 114,279 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 J817 XAJ, 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 35 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 J817 XAJ registered?
J817 XAJ is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.
Is J817 XAJ safe to buy?
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