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J254 GGP

1991 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

146,919 mi
Last recorded146,919 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ254 GGP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 146,919 miles

All brake discs corroded.

All steering and suspension components corroded.

Centre stop lamp inoperative.

Cooling fan inoperative.

Engine under tray insecure.

General under-body corrosion.

Fail 20 Dec 2014 146,919 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All brake discs corroded.

All steering and suspension components corroded.

Centre stop lamp inoperative.

Cooling fan inoperative.

Engine under tray insecure.

General under-body corrosion.

Pass 20 Dec 2013 145,339 miles

Centre brake light not working

Fail 12 Dec 2013 145,217 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre brake light not working

Pass 12 Dec 2012 142,241 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 142,238 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 138,834 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 138,833 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 133,826 miles

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Dec 2009 128,939 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 128,939 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 123,384 miles

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 12 Dec 2008 123,384 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Jan 2008 115,470 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 104,154 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 89,954 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 89,954 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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J254 GGP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 J254 GGP, 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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J254 GGP is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1991.

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