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J336 GGT

1991 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

224,277 mi
Last recorded224,277 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ336 GGT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 224,277 miles

previous repair to sills heavily undersealed.

Fail 4 Dec 2012 224,277 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

previous repair to sills heavily undersealed.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 220,137 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 220,137 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2011 219,806 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 219,806 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front wings damaged

rear light repaired with tape

Pass 12 May 2010 217,145 miles

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

o/s/r outer doorsill corroding too excess.

Pass 7 May 2009 209,608 miles

slightly damp around master cylinder area but no leak found

Fail 7 May 2009 209,608 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slightly damp around master cylinder area but no leak found

Pass 9 May 2008 200,677 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

o/s sunvisor insecure at mounting

Pass 30 Apr 2007 192,142 miles

n/s/r tyre worn at inner treads slightly.wiperblades smearing slightly.

Fail 28 Apr 2007 192,142 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 182,394 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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J336 GGT is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J336 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 35 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J336 GGT registered?

J336 GGT is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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