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EJ54 TJU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,133 mi
Last recorded84,133 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 TJU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 84,133 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust flange excessively corroded but not blowing

Pass 23 Mar 2018 80,310 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 75,842 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 71,801 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 71,801 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 67,187 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 62,540 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 56,778 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 51,263 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 45,565 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 41,212 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 35,438 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 27,979 miles

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

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 TJU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 TJU, 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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EJ54 TJU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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