MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,450 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
both front headlamps have weak beam patterns
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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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What year was J218 GGT registered?
J218 GGT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 November 1998.
Is J218 GGT safe to buy?
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