MOT Status
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98,856 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Underside has heavy surface corrosion but not excessive.
Underside heavily undersealed preventing a full inspection of some components
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Underside heavily undersealed preventing full inspection of some components
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front wing corner corroded and scabby
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall/tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Underbody heavily covered in underseal making inspection hard
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Underbody very dry and bad surface corrosion to some areas and components
Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Underbody very dry and bad surface corrosion to some areas and components
Nearside Front Outer floor / sill corroded but not prescribed area
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside indicator tell tail light not working but audible clicking present
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/ sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch /sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer floor / sill corroded but not prescribed area
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside indicator tell tail light not working but audible clicking present
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Car has been stood and brake disc bad surface corrosion
Nearside Rear wing/wheel arch poor condition
Underbody covered in anti corrosion spray making inspection hard
Car appears to have been stood and bad surface corrosion to brake discs
Offside Rear tyre nail in tread
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall/tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Car appears to have been stood and bad surface corrosion to brake discs
Offside Rear tyre nail in tread
Car appears to have been stood and bad surface corrosion to all brake discs
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor /sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch / sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor /sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Car appears to have been stood and bad surface corrosion to all brake discs
Car appears to have been stood , bad surface corrosion
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe split (8.2.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Car appears to have been stood , bad surface corrosion
\\underbody very dry , bad surface corrosion to some areas and components
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
\\underbody very dry , bad surface corrosion to some areas and components
Rear o/s outer sill bad surface corrosion and poor condition
Underbody very dry and bad surface corrosion to some areas and components
Front and rear brake discs in poor condition.
Offside front brake pipe to flexi slightly corroded.
Vehicle dry underneath.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front and rear brake discs in poor condition.
Offside front brake pipe to flexi slightly corroded.
Vehicle dry underneath.
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear n/s brake disc poor condition
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
advise rear brake discs corroded
Note Windscreen Washers securing bracket corroided
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Note Windscreen Washers securing bracket corroided
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N197 JCA is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.
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 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 N197 JCA, 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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N197 JCA is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 March 1996.
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