MOT Status
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99,830 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Clutch pedal rubber worn.
Nearside Front Track rod has slight movement
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Clutch pedal rubber worn.
Nearside Front Track rod has slight movement
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
exhaust small leak by downpipe and rear box
slight play in front and rear anti roll bar bushes and links
nearside rear tyre worn from inner edge
offside rear outer sill corroded
offside rear service brake perforemance low
nearside rear tyre worn from inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bonnet hinges need freeing off
centre interior mirror missing
engine oil on min mark
number plate lights getting dim
o/s & n/s/rear of sill panels getting rusty
o/s/f wiper blade spliting
rear service brake reading lower to o/s
interior mirror missing
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
interior mirror missing
n/s/rear & n/s/front tyres getting low on edges
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nail in n/s R tyre (poss/ puncture)
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N118 JLB is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
Across all 1996 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 86,097 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 N118 JLB, 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 30 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was N118 JLB registered?
N118 JLB is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is N118 JLB safe to buy?
The MOT history for N118 JLB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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