MOT Status
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136,677 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
detent fault with dip switch evident, rectification recommended.
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside registration plate lamp dim.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
detent fault with dip switch evident, rectification recommended.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rears (1.2.1 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Wipers streaky
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rears (1.2.1 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Wipers streaky
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rears (1.2.1 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rears (1.2.1 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair rears (1.2.1 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing rears perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all underside suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all underside suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all suspension components have surface rust
nearside and offside rear footbrake and handbrake performance low and would advise adjustment or repair
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all suspension components have surface rust
nearside and offside rear footbrake and handbrake performance low and would advise adjustment or repair
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
all shock absorber dust covers split
nearside and offside front tyres slightly deteriorated
nearside and offside rear tyres slightly deteriorated
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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J297 TVS is a 1992 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
Across all 1992 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 116,364 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 J297 TVS, 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 34 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J297 TVS is a 1992 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 December 1992.
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