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J785 YSC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

209,486 mi
Last recorded209,486 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ785 YSC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 209,486 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 207,831 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox slightly corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 196,014 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 196,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 185,918 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 183,876 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 183,666 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 182,268 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 179,400 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 177,781 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 174,702 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 171,843 miles

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

hand brake lever on nearside rear brake caliper stiff and not fully returning

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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J785 YSC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 J785 YSC, 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 J785 YSC registered?

J785 YSC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 May 1999.

Is J785 YSC safe to buy?

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