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J451 GGT

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

189,351 mi
Last recorded189,351 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ451 GGT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 189,351 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 188,860 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 188,860 miles

Emissions not tested engine water leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Jun 2015 188,075 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 188,071 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 187,444 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 185,998 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 185,995 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 183,691 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 180,802 miles

Nearside Outer Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

non standard door mirrors fitted, but just provide an adequate view to the rear.

Fail 14 Aug 2009 180,802 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

clutch pedal rubber worn and insecure.

heavy oil leak from engine.

non standard door mirrors fitted, but just provide an adequate view to the rear.

suspension has been lowered all round, and as a consequence the front has a lot less clearance than standard.

Pass 28 Jan 2008 175,616 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Outer Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

center brake lamp has been rewired as a rear fog lamp.

Fail 21 Jan 2008 175,614 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Battery insecure

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

center brake lamp has been rewired as a rear fog lamp.

Pass 11 Aug 2006 175,552 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

center brake lamp has been rewired as the rear fog lamp.

Fail 7 Aug 2006 175,550 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

center brake lamp has been rewired as the rear fog lamp.

Pass 30 May 2005 175,130 miles
Fail 6 May 2005 175,130 miles

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

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

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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J451 GGT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 J451 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 J451 GGT registered?

J451 GGT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 January 1999.

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