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HJ05 JZO

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,995 mi
Last recorded94,995 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ05 JZO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 94,995 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear on clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

front to rear under side surface rust

n/s and o/s front lower arms slight corroded

n/s and o/s outer sills slight corroded and end caps on sill

rear floor pan slight corroded

rear subframe slight corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2025 94,994 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear on clip (1.1.11 (c))

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

front to rear under side surface rust

n/s and o/s front lower arms slight corroded

n/s and o/s outer sills slight corroded and end caps on sill

rear floor pan slight corroded

rear subframe slight corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2024 94,109 miles

front to rear floor pan slight rusty

front to rear under side sills poor condition

n/s and o/s outer sills slight corroded and end caps

oil leak slight

rear subframe slight corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2024 94,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underside chassis rail corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under side and both outer chassis rails slight corroded limited vision (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer chassis rail under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front to rear underside slight corroded chassis and floor pan

n/s and o/s rear end cap sills corroded and outer sills been patched

Pass 19 Sep 2023 92,790 miles

both front headlight lenses poor condition

both front under side chassis rail n/s and o/s slight corroded

n/s and o/s outer sills been welded

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2022 92,060 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 89,969 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 89,969 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 86,443 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 86,437 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear 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 17 Apr 2019 83,586 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail in engine bay around arm and antiroll bar bush mounting areas. Recommend repair. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail in engine bay around arm and antiroll bar bush mounting areas. Recommend repair. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Radial cracks in tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Most underside components heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Recommend clean, recheck and repair. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both wheels stiff to turn by hand. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 83,579 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail in engine bay around arm and antiroll bar bush mounting areas. Recommend repair. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail in engine bay around arm and antiroll bar bush mounting areas. Recommend repair. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Radial cracks in tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Most underside components heavily corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Recommend clean, recheck and repair. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both wheels stiff to turn by hand. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 79,340 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system corroded. All underside components corroded.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 46%. Strongly recommend inspection and repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Wheel stiff to turn by hand. Suspect sticking caliper piston/slider.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Blued, due to excessive heat. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. Recommend repair. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak Suspect rocker cover gasket. Recommend clean and recheck. ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend replacement. (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 79,340 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system corroded. All underside components corroded.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 46%. Strongly recommend inspection and repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Wheel stiff to turn by hand. Suspect sticking caliper piston/slider.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Blued, due to excessive heat. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. Recommend repair. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak Suspect rocker cover gasket. Recommend clean and recheck. ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend replacement. (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 75,541 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Wheel stiff to turn by hand. Suspect sticking caliper piston/slider. Recommend inspection.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Recommend replacement. (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. Recommend repair. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend replacement. (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 75,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill. (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18". (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18". (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking faces corroded and scored. Recommend replacement. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Wheel stiff to turn by hand. Suspect sticking caliper piston/slider. Recommend inspection.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Recommend replacement. (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. Recommend repair. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend replacement. (3.5.1g)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 70,449 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Both tyres have radial cracks in tread area.

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

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

Oil leak from engine. Recommend clean and recheck.

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 65,940 miles

Advise nsr inner wheel rim small buckle.

Pass 3 Apr 2014 63,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 56,451 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs corroded

rear tyres very worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Apr 2013 56,450 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs corroded

rear tyres very worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2012 52,141 miles

rear tyres very worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Mar 2012 52,141 miles

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

rear tyres very worn on inner edges

Pass 31 Mar 2011 46,120 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 36,338 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 26,720 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 18,749 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 JZO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HJ05 JZO, 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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HJ05 JZO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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