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H34 JLF

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

171,249 mi
Last recorded171,249 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH34 JLF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 171,249 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer both sills corroded

patches of underside corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2024 171,198 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer both sills corroded

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2023 170,533 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 169,473 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 160,655 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 160,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 154,475 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 154,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2012 151,890 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 151,890 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 145,012 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brakes noisy

Pass 7 Sep 2010 130,771 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 103,927 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 103,927 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 102,453 miles

all brake discs corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 102,453 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

all brake discs corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 89,524 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 86,896 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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H34 JLF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver 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 H34 JLF, 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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H34 JLF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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