MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,253 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Handbrake needs some adjustment
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Handbrake needs some adjustment
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front n/s and o/s front tyres perished
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across diff (3.6.B.2c)
inner and outer lower sills have slight surface corrosion but not holed or excessive
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across diff (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong way (4.1.D.1f)
inner and outer lower sills have slight surface corrosion but not holed or excessive
chip in screen
o/s side rear cill
oil leak
under body sprayed in under seal
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
chip in screen
o/s side rear cill
oil leak
under body sprayed in under seal
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
outersills corroding
Nail in nearside rear tyre
outersills corroding
Centre Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J909 NLO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 J909 NLO, 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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J909 NLO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 April 1999.
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