MOT Status
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186,498 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
too low for brake rollers
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
front and rear suspension components have surface corrosion
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Emissions not tested over heated during emissions test (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
surface corrosion both rear inner sills
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
surface corrosion both rear inner sills
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
all tyres perishing
front number plate cracked
general surface corrosion
small repair to the offside rear outer sill
various suspension bushes perishing front and rear
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front number plate damaged.
front to rear brake pipe corroding.
genarl under body corrosion.
n/s/front tyre getting close to legal limit.
n/s/rear across axle brake pipe corroded recomend attention.
n/s/rear tyre perishing.
o/s/front brake pipe corroded recomend attention.
slight knock in steering.
slight oil leaks.
front number plate damaged.
front to rear brake pipe corroding.
genarl under body corrosion.
n/s/front tyre getting close to legal limit.
n/s/rear across axle brake pipe corroded recomend attention.
n/s/rear tyre perishing.
o/s/front brake pipe corroded recomend attention.
slight knock in steering.
slight oil leaks.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
see advisory note: 553484877168
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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)
Oil leak
see vt32 162239706101
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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J979 WRX is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 J979 WRX, 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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J979 WRX is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.
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