MOT Status
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137,135 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded ns and os rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Handbrake lever travel but not excessive yet.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))
Showing signs of corrosion throughout body and suspension/steering components
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear outer sill and damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear outer sill, gone through a few layers but has not gone all way through. Advise to repair asap (5.3.6 (a) (i))
exhuast system corroded
Coil spring fractured or broken nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear, discoloured and brake pads. Getting hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Front offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust system corroded
Handbrake lever travel but not excessive yet.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))
Showing signs of corrosion throughout body and suspension/steering components
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear outer sill and damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear outer sill, gone through a few layers but has not gone all way through. Advise to repair asap (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coil spring fractured or broken nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake inoperative on one side offside. nearside handbrake has slight effort. (1.4.1 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working offside (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake excessively binding nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside rear, discoloured and brake pads. Getting hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Front offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust system corroded
Handbrake lever travel but not excessive yet.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))
Showing signs of corrosion throughout body and suspension/steering components
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear outer sill and damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear outer sill, gone through a few layers but has not gone all way through. Advise to repair asap (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all steering and suspension parts corroded but solid
showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all steering and suspension parts corroded but solid
showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle
Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Handbrake lever travel but not excessive
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
showing signs of corrosion throughout vehicle
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s&n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
handbrake lever travel but not excessive
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s&n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s&n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
handbrake lever travel but not excessive
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L469 NJO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 L469 NJO, 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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L469 NJO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 September 1999.
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