MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,996 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear tyre is cracked
offside rear tyre is cracked
slight corrosion in the nearside rear outer sill
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
rear discs slightly corroded due to lack of use. not affecting brake performance
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
general surface corrosion
o/s/r tyre slightly perished
rear brake discs slightly corroded
slight binding offside front brakes
surface corrosion rear outer sills
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
general surface corrosion
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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J818 JOU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
Across all 1998 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 86,993 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 J818 JOU, 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 28 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was J818 JOU registered?
J818 JOU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 June 1998.
Is J818 JOU safe to buy?
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