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J582 GGO

1991 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

102,808 mi
Last recorded102,808 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ582 GGO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 102,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 102,570 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 101,749 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 101,749 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 100,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 100,315 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

low effort o/s parkbrake

Pass 3 Aug 2021 97,516 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 90,636 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 89,698 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion on inner wheel arch o/s/r

Fail 5 Jul 2018 89,682 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion on inner wheel arch o/s/r

Pass 1 Jun 2017 88,626 miles

under body corrosion eg sill n/s/r and o/f/s rear

Pass 13 Jun 2016 86,302 miles

Nearside Rear inner wing slightly corroded

Offside Rear inner wing corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2015 83,356 miles

Oil leak

both rear inner wing slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 80,785 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 79,175 miles

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 76,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 76,557 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 73,083 miles

suspension components corroded

Pass 11 May 2010 69,649 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 65,787 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 64,166 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 62,067 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 58,781 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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J582 GGO is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 J582 GGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J582 GGO registered?

J582 GGO is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 1991.

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