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J708 GGT

1991 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,809 mi
Last recorded193,809 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2014
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ708 GGT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2014 193,809 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 187,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

front reg.plate cracked

Fail 1 Mar 2013 187,485 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

front reg.plate cracked

Pass 5 Mar 2012 177,388 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Mar 2012 177,319 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Feb 2011 166,571 miles

All rear suspension components rusting

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre stop light not working

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 156,557 miles

seat belt prescribed areas corroded. front brake discs pitted. front and rear suspension prescribed areas corroded.

Pass 6 Mar 2009 152,062 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 144,978 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 144,978 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 141,274 miles

N/S/R hand brake effort is low.

Pass 10 Mar 2006 137,269 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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J708 GGT is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J708 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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J708 GGT is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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