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8255 TJ

2000 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,243 mi
Last recorded38,243 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda MX-576,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8255 TJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2025 38,243 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 37,829 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 37,321 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 36,806 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 36,447 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 35,905 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 35,641 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 35,351 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 35,094 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 34,637 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 34,422 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 34,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 33,659 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 33,105 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 32,103 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 31,604 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 29,078 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 28,485 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 28,087 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 27,717 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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8255 TJ is a 2000 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2000 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 76,778 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 8255 TJ, 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 26 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 8255 TJ registered?

8255 TJ is a 2000 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 September 2000.

Is 8255 TJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8255 TJ shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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