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J753 TVS

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,473 mi
Last recorded88,473 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ753 TVS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 88,473 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 88,473 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 87,413 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 87,413 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 81,777 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 78,873 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 78,873 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 78,110 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 78,110 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise corrosion general

advise fog light dim due to lens repair

advise slight play in rack end n/side

Pass 6 Jul 2011 76,846 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 76,846 miles

Front Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

tyre pressures low

Pass 7 Jul 2010 75,856 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 75,856 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 74,886 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 107,597 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 107,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 107,239 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 107,239 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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J753 TVS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J753 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 J753 TVS registered?

J753 TVS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is J753 TVS safe to buy?

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