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J314 GGT

1998 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

101,434 mi
Last recorded101,434 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ314 GGT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 101,434 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 95,538 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 95,538 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 82,238 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2015 82,207 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 82,106 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 82,082 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 82,012 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 81,876 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 80,580 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 80,602 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 80,129 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 80,088 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW.

OFF SIDE OF REAR SUSPENSION LOOKS TO HAVE BEEN DAMAGED AT SOME TIME.(CROSS BRACE AND MOUNT BENT)

Pass 26 May 2006 79,777 miles

Slight damage to rear subframe at offside rear lower suspension arm mounting.

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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J314 GGT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 J314 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 J314 GGT registered?

J314 GGT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 December 1998.

Is J314 GGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J314 GGT shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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