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AJ55 JLO

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,907 mi
Last recorded53,907 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 JLO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 53,907 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s+os headlamps faded

Fail 17 Dec 2025 53,905 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s+os headlamps faded

Pass 19 Dec 2024 50,260 miles

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2023 47,263 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 47,261 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 44,397 miles

Both headlights detiorated.

Both rear inner sills corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 43,441 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 43,377 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2020 41,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 40,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight bind nearside front brake

Fail 4 Nov 2019 40,522 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 30 Oct 2018 38,885 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front washer jet weak

Pass 1 Nov 2017 36,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 34,338 miles

both front tyres are cracked bad

Pass 4 Nov 2015 32,597 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 32,597 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyres are cracked and perished on tread grooves

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 30,462 miles

osr tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 28,206 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 26,096 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 23,384 miles

chip in swept area of windsceen not 40mm

o/s/r sidewall slightly perished

Fail 10 Nov 2011 23,384 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

chip in swept area of windsceen not 40mm

o/s/f wiper blade split

o/s/r sidewall slightly perished

Pass 9 Nov 2010 21,231 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 9 Nov 2010 21,231 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2009 19,246 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 19,242 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 16,619 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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AJ55 JLO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AJ55 JLO, 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 AJ55 JLO registered?

AJ55 JLO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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