MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,632 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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gearbox oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lhd headlight (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 'T' piece two places (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
gearbox oil leak
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
under body surface rust,o/s/r coil spring rusting,engine oil leak,gear knob lose,n/s/f rack gaiter twisted
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front and rear brake disc's pitted
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Heavy corrosion to rear suspension components
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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J942 WEP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 J942 WEP, 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 J942 WEP registered?
J942 WEP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 July 1999.
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