MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,336 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Corrosion to O/S front chassis rail outside of prescribed areas
Front and rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating
Front and rear suspension arms and subframes has heavy surface corrosion
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Corrosion to O/S front chassis rail outside of prescribed areas
Front and rear suspension arm bushes deteriorating
Front and rear suspension arms and subframes has heavy surface corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
Power steering fluid level below minimum leaking (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
general corrosion to underside of vehicle
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
general surface corrosion underside of vehicl
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
general surface corrosion underside of vehicl
signs of coolant loss & fan noisey
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)
all ball joint boots perrished
cooling fan noisey
general surface corrosion on floor and chassis
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking attached to chassis (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded attached to chassis (2.3.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)
all ball joint boots perrished
cooling fan noisey
general surface corrosion on floor and chassis
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
offside front tyre perished
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
offside front tyre perished
oil leak around power steering pipes
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
battery insecure
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
battery insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside mirror slightly insecure
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all brake pipes poor
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J823 PFL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 J823 PFL, 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 J823 PFL registered?
J823 PFL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 November 1991.
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