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J802 GAL

1991 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,194 mi
Last recorded157,194 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 1991 Mazda MX-5114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ802 GAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 157,194 miles

Nearside Rear BRAKE DISC IS SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED AS PADS ARE NOT IN FULL CONTACT WITH SURFACE

Nearside Rear BRAKE IS SLIGHTLY LESS ON THIS WHEEL COMPARED TO O/S/R . PARKING BRAKE ALSO HAS LOWER PERFORMANCE

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 157,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear BRAKE DISC IS SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED AS PADS ARE NOT IN FULL CONTACT WITH SURFACE

Nearside Rear BRAKE IS SLIGHTLY LESS ON THIS WHEEL COMPARED TO O/S/R . PARKING BRAKE ALSO HAS LOWER PERFORMANCE

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 149,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2014 149,023 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 139,597 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Nov 2012 130,263 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 126,926 miles

Gearbox oil leak.

N/S/F headlamp slightly dim.

Fail 29 Dec 2011 126,926 miles

Gearbox oil leak.

N/S/F headlamp slightly dim.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 118,422 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly out of shape

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 118,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Both front tyres worn slightly out of shape

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 117,960 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 117,938 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Mar 2009 117,301 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 117,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 106,991 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 94,795 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 81,710 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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J802 GAL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 J802 GAL, 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 J802 GAL registered?

J802 GAL is a 1991 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J802 GAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J802 GAL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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