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J345 GGT

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

256,163 mi
Last recorded256,163 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ345 GGT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 256,163 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 256,158 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

os wiper blade split

Pass 21 Nov 2012 251,855 miles

both rear outer sills corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2012 251,847 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both rear outer sills corroded

brake fluid low

Pass 9 Nov 2011 246,424 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 237,016 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

general underbody slightly corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2010 237,016 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

general underbody slightly corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2010 236,894 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 24 Jun 2010 236,894 miles

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 17 Dec 2009 232,401 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 211,756 miles

brake pipe to o/s/f flex corroded

imbalance of 23% on front brakes

Pass 26 Nov 2007 187,716 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front and rear flexi brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion.

corrosion present on front and rear suspension components.

corrosion present under-body of the vehicle at various places.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 179,954 miles

both front track rod end dust covers split.

surface corrosion present on front and rear suspension components.

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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J345 GGT is a 1999 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 69.2%.

Across all 1999 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,499 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 J345 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 27 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J345 GGT registered?

J345 GGT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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