MOT Status
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141,888 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Retaining bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear brake discs corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play to limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play to limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play to limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached front arm bush bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play to limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)
exhaust system corroded
front and rear suspension coil springs rusted
offside rear tyre cracking on outer wall
slight damage to nearside rear road wheel
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
offside rear tyre cracking on outer wall
slight damage to nearside rear road wheel
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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J85 HMX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 J85 HMX, 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 J85 HMX registered?
J85 HMX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1999.
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