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EJ54 JWJ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

81,816 mi
Last recorded81,816 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 JWJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 81,816 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 73,318 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 73,263 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 72,936 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 72,385 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 72,034 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 71,644 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 70,566 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 68,866 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 68,220 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 67,287 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 64,211 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 60,880 miles

surface rust on suspension

Fail 4 Oct 2013 60,880 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

surface rust on suspension

Pass 4 Oct 2012 57,037 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 53,191 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 50,633 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 44,783 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 38,249 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 30,477 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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EJ54 JWJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 EJ54 JWJ, 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 EJ54 JWJ registered?

EJ54 JWJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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