MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
230,468 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear to inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside wiper worn & smearing screen
Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front tyres worn on inner edges
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front tyres worn on inner edges
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
slight pull to the right on footbrake test
all four shock absorber bellows split and deteriorated
offside front track rod end gaiter split
slight play in offside front steering rack end
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all four shock absorber bellows split and deteriorated
offside front track rod end gaiter split
slight play in offside front steering rack
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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J887 TVS is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 J887 TVS, 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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What year was J887 TVS registered?
J887 TVS is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.
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