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Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
After market steering wheel fitted.
Front Both front track rod end boots are starting to perish / crack.
Front Lower Both front lower ball joint boots are starting to perish / crack.
Front number plate is stuck to the top of the bumper. Slightly pointing upwards.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Join after catalyst is blowing. Likely causing lambda readings to fail. (6.1.2 (a))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Coolant is leaking from a lower pipe off the thermostat and out the radiator cap. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front dip beam aim incorrect. No visible pattern. (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split. (3.4 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Aftermarket steering wheel fitted.
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Dash cam fitted to the middle of the windscreen.
Front Both front track rod end boots are starting to perish / crack.
Front Lower Both front lower ball joint boots are starting to perish / crack.
Front number plate is stuck to the top of the bumper. Pointing upwards slightly.
Light surface corrosion to all suspension components.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Plastic pipe (cold air intake) resting on top of the exhaust manifold headshield.
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Central Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Steering wheel rim loose centre mount bolts all loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
nearside front tyre outer edge wearing
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
nearside front tyre outer edge wearing
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
battery flat
chip in screen
front wipers smear
rear brakes corroded
rear number plate spacing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
front wipers smear
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
all drop link bushes perishing
front number plate cracked
nearside outer sill damaged
slighyt engine and gearbox oil leak
various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen
various suspension bushes perishing
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear tyres are worn uneven
steering column gaitor is split
various chips in front screen
various suspension bushes are perishing
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J844 DYR is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1992 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 116,364 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 J844 DYR, 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 34 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J844 DYR is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1992.
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