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J218 GGT

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,450 mi
Last recorded112,450 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ218 GGT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 112,450 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside/nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake servo corroded

slight play both front upper suspension mounts

Fail 15 Oct 2018 112,440 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper slight movement upper strut mount x2

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake servo corroded

Pass 19 May 2017 106,646 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 106,641 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (steering rack) (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2015 91,919 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 May 2014 85,515 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 May 2013 83,569 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 May 2012 83,287 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 May 2011 82,508 miles

both front headlamps have weak beam patterns

Pass 16 Apr 2010 81,820 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 81,105 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 80,302 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 79,664 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 75,345 miles

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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J218 GGT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 86,993 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 J218 GGT, 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 28 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J218 GGT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 November 1998.

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