MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,328 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake performance not tested due to wheel bearing (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up nut missing (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
slight blow on rear exhaust silencer and becoming corroded
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
both outer sills becoming corroded
n/s rear tyre wearing low on inside edges
o/s rear tyre at legal limits
1. Both rear brake discs becoming corroded. 2. Offside outer sill becoming corroded at front.
3. Both front tyres worn on inside edge, not to cords at time of test.
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end capping (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail by front floor (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
1. Both rear brake discs becoming corroded. 2. Offside outer sill becoming corroded at front.
3. Both front tyres worn on inside edge, not to cords at time of test.
1.off side front tyre wearing on inside edge
2.near side rear tyre wearing on inside edge
3.near side rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
1.off side front tyre wearing on inside edge
2.near side rear tyre wearing on inside edge
3.near side rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded
1.rear steel brake pipes becomming corroded
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
1.rear steel brake pipes becomming corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
exhaust corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
clutch pedal anti-slip pad worn
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
clutch pedal anti-slip pad worn
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
corrosion on n/s outer sill
corrosion under vehicle
n/s/r brake pad shim not centrally fitted
Coolant leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
brake pedal antislip slightly worn
clutch pedal anti slip badly worn
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
rear suspension corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both frt tyres worn on inner edges
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake pedal anti slip worn
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
n/s track rod gator perished
oil leak
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
all tyres perished, wearing inside edge
Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS
Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
all tyres perished, wearing inside edge
brake pedal anti slip worn
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
oil leak
track rod gators perished
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JST 163N is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 JST 163N, 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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JST 163N is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1999.
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