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J551 TBA

1999 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,075 mi
Last recorded125,075 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ551 TBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2014 125,075 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 124,894 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 122,412 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 120,909 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 119,678 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 117,670 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 114,782 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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J551 TBA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1999 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,499 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 J551 TBA, 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 27 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J551 TBA registered?

J551 TBA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 October 1999.

Is J551 TBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J551 TBA shows 7 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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