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H744 JBJ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

163,235 mi
Last recorded163,235 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH744 JBJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 163,235 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Under vehicle has been fully Undersealed incl brake and Fuel pipes

Pass 26 Apr 2018 161,539 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Under vehicle has been fully undersealed inc brake&fuel pipes

Pass 8 May 2017 159,847 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Under vehicle has been undersealed incl all brake pipes

Pass 4 May 2016 158,446 miles

underneath of vehicle has been heavly welded

Fail 4 May 2016 158,446 miles

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

underneath of vehicle has been heavly welded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 156,851 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under vehicle has been undersealed incl brake and fuel pipes

Pass 28 May 2014 155,409 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

under vehicle has been undersealed incl brake and fuel pipes

Pass 25 Apr 2013 153,871 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 153,871 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 152,051 miles

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

under vehicle has been undersealed incl various brake pipes

Pass 1 Apr 2011 149,017 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 146,776 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 140,967 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 132,245 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 120,583 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 110,259 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 110,259 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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H744 JBJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 H744 JBJ, 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 H744 JBJ registered?

H744 JBJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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