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G303 JSC

1991 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

150,674 mi
Last recorded150,674 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2009
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG303 JSC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2009 150,674 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

metal brake pipes corroding

nearside door mirror missing

parking brake has lot of travel

Pass 10 Dec 2009 150,674 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

metal brake pipes corroding

nearside door mirror missing

parking brake has lot of travel

Pass 8 Oct 2008 137,873 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 137,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2007 122,889 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jul 2007 122,889 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 120,057 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 120,057 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2006 106,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight rusting on metal brake pipes

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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G303 JSC is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1991 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 114,279 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 G303 JSC, 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 35 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 G303 JSC registered?

G303 JSC is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 1991.

Is G303 JSC safe to buy?

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