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J661 CDT

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

270,880 mi
Last recorded270,880 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ661 CDT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 270,880 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 262,087 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 253,741 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 244,040 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 232,911 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 219,793 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 206,906 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 197,530 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished on outer wall. meets mot requirments.

Pass 20 Feb 2017 191,481 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear outer sills repaired

Pass 14 Mar 2016 185,169 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 173,236 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 165,354 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 158,165 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 158,165 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2011 146,556 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 146,441 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 146,441 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2006 146,231 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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J661 CDT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J661 CDT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J661 CDT registered?

J661 CDT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 December 1999.

Is J661 CDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J661 CDT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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