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M46 GGJ

1995 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

141,795 mi
Last recorded141,795 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 1995 Mazda MX-590,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM46 GGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 141,795 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 139,990 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 139,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 137,085 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 137,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 134,832 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2018 134,738 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corrosion hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Did not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Centre brake light is not working.

Engine oil leaks.

Front numberplate is deteriorating.

Judder recorded from the front brakes.

Pass 19 Jun 2017 128,390 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 117,120 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 114,063 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside front worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Jun 2015 113,929 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front/rear sub-frames corroded

front/rear suspension componants corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2014 111,247 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 109,684 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 107,544 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 105,649 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 105,649 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 104,063 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2009 102,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 May 2009 102,470 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 110,410 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 101,410 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 93,493 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 87,060 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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M46 GGJ is a 1995 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1995 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 90,940 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 M46 GGJ, 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 31 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 M46 GGJ registered?

M46 GGJ is a 1995 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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