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HJ05 JUY

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

51,459 mi
Last recorded51,459 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 JUY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 51,459 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 51,118 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 51,114 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 50,783 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 50,623 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 50,263 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 50,091 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 49,941 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 49,690 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 49,237 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 48,414 miles

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill/wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 45,944 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 43,508 miles

Nearside front brake is starting to bind.

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake is starting to bind.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 41,360 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,339 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 34,932 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 30,573 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 26,873 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 21,763 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 17,308 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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HJ05 JUY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 HJ05 JUY, 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 HJ05 JUY registered?

HJ05 JUY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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