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J82 GGT

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

85,209 mi
Last recorded85,209 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ82 GGT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 85,209 miles

Offside washer jet poor

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

Surface corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 12 Mar 2024 85,193 miles

Windscreen wash poor - offside

Fail 7 Mar 2024 85,193 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 85,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 85,175 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 85,160 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 85,143 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 85,216 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 85,110 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 85,094 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 84,970 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 84,236 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 84,214 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 83,763 miles

front brake imbalance 20%

wiper blades poor

Pass 25 Jan 2012 83,521 miles

front brake discs badly corroded on inside surfaces

front brake imbalance 22% - (max 25% allowed)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 83,297 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 19 Jan 2010 83,147 miles

FRONT AND REAR brake discs have surface rust

FRONT AND REAR brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Jan 2009 82,684 miles

centre stop lamp disconnected (as advised by customer)

front brake discs very rusty

very slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Dec 2007 82,461 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 29 Dec 2006 81,044 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 80,330 miles

Some corrosion to O/S/R and N/S/R brake discs

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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J82 GGT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1998 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 86,993 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 J82 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 28 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J82 GGT registered?

J82 GGT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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