MOT Status
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98,046 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front brake binding on
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Underbody covered in under seal
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
General corrosion underbody
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all4 ()
different headlights fitted for re-test
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all4 ()
Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wire (4.11 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wire (4.11 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
all 4 discs corroding
brake pipes corroding
washes weak
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
all 4 discs corroding
brake pipes corroding
washes weak
most metal brake pipes corroding
rear brake discs corroding
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
most metal brake pipes corroding
rear brake discs corroding
front brake pads wearing low
offside and nearside rear lower wings/outer sills corroding
rear brake discs corroding
metal brake pipes corroding
offside rear brake slightly binding
rear outer sills corroding
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
metal brake pipes corroding
offside rear brake slightly binding
rear outer sills corroding
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyre wear low.
corrosion & weakness to both outer sills.
rusted steering & suspension components.
surface rust on various metal brake pipes.
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
weakness to rear end of both outer sills
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VJI 1051 is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 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 VJI 1051, 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 VJI 1051 registered?
VJI 1051 is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1996.
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