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47,410 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front inner arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front inner arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bushes perished/corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Suspension And Front And Rear Sub-frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Suspension And Front And Rear Sub-frames (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule also rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin also rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front also rear suspension bushes collets, corroded/expanding
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
corrosion underside vehicle - subframes, suspension components, chassis
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All round (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush collet corroded and expanding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Heavy corrosion underside vehicle - front and rear subframes and suspension components
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All round (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush collet corroded and expanding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lenses misted and coated in moss (4.1.2 (c))
Heavy corrosion underside vehicle - front and rear subframes and suspension components
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower, metal internals of bushes expanding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
heavy corrosion underside vehicle to -front and rear subframes and suspension components
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)
underside corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint broken (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)
underside corroded
all four tyres are split and perished
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
all four tyres are split and perished
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear brake discs corroded
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BR53 JMS is a 2007 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
Across all 2007 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 51,030 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 BR53 JMS, 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 19 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BR53 JMS registered?
BR53 JMS is a 2007 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 January 2007.
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