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E13 JAP

2005 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,807 mi
Last recorded85,807 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE13 JAP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2020 85,807 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 85,766 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 85,641 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 82,975 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Sep 2016 82,975 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 77,683 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2014 72,627 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 71,955 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 70,207 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 70,207 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 69,525 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 69,525 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 68,336 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 68,336 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 67,243 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 64,911 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 64,218 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 64,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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E13 JAP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 E13 JAP, 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 E13 JAP registered?

E13 JAP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 August 2005.

Is E13 JAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E13 JAP shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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