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H16 JPF

2005 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

89,853 mi
Last recorded89,853 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 JPF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 89,853 miles

Underside surface corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2021 86,328 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis-body, Suspension & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 18 May 2019 85,894 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

Under Body, Chassis, Brake and Suspension Components Corroded

Pass 9 May 2018 84,744 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 84,658 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 84,641 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jun 2016 84,405 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 84,201 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 83,859 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 83,655 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 May 2013 83,655 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 May 2012 83,156 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2011 83,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

under engine cover insceure

Pass 2 Jun 2010 82,440 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 81,817 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 80,219 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 78,864 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Jul 2007 78,864 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 75,935 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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H16 JPF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 H16 JPF, 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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H16 JPF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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