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JSU 161

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,607 mi
Last recorded104,607 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSU 161
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 104,607 miles

Nearside mirror cracked

Rear number plate deteriorating

Slight bind offside front

Fail 8 Sep 2010 104,607 miles

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

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

Nearside mirror cracked

Rear number plate deteriorating

Slight bind offside front

Pass 4 Aug 2009 101,428 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 101,377 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 94,969 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 91,662 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 85,319 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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JSU 161 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JSU 161, 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 JSU 161 registered?

JSU 161 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 December 1999.

Is JSU 161 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JSU 161 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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