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J712 TVS

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,805 mi
Last recorded172,805 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ712 TVS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 172,805 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 172,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 166,933 miles

osf brake pipe to flex lightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 163,140 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 161,866 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside rear disc corroded

Battery insecure

Fail 31 Mar 2011 161,315 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside rear disc corroded

Battery insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2010 156,067 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 145,425 miles

Corrosion on offside rear outer sill

Wear on rear brake discs

Fail 2 Feb 2009 145,425 miles

Corrosion on offside rear outer sill

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Wear on rear brake discs

Pass 5 Feb 2008 141,022 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 137,239 miles

n/s/f wheel binding on.

Pass 30 Jan 2006 132,565 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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J712 TVS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J712 TVS, 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 J712 TVS registered?

J712 TVS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 March 1999.

Is J712 TVS safe to buy?

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