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J223 GGO

1991 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

187,159 mi
Last recorded187,159 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ223 GGO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 187,159 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 185,916 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 185,916 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 185,079 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 184,428 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 181,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body sill. (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 178,473 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 178,473 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 173,513 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 173,513 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2012 170,294 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 167,009 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 160,162 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 156,623 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 154,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 154,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 151,532 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 148,518 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 148,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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J223 GGO is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 J223 GGO, 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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J223 GGO is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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