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709 CJF

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,329 mi
Last recorded41,329 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration709 CJF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 41,329 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 40,481 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 39,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 38,155 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 37,382 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 36,119 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 34,034 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 33,965 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 33,448 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 32,503 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 30,231 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 30,231 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 28,915 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 24,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Oct 2013 24,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 20,515 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 19,433 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 19,433 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 15,830 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 11,735 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 7,814 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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709 CJF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 56,278 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 709 CJF, 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 21 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 709 CJF registered?

709 CJF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 2005.

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