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J134 RJC

2005 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,914 mi
Last recorded118,914 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ134 RJC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 118,914 miles

suspension components corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2017 116,050 miles

slight bind on o/s front brake

Pass 22 Jan 2016 115,355 miles

OIL LEAK AROUND REAR DIF AREA

Fail 21 Jan 2016 115,355 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

OIL LEAK AROUND REAR DIF AREA

Pass 20 Feb 2015 113,947 miles

n/s headlamp tungsten o/s halogen

Fail 18 Feb 2015 113,947 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Upper Front suspension 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)

n/s headlamp tungsten o/s halogen

Pass 31 Mar 2014 100,786 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 96,896 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 92,121 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 91,413 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 87,128 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 84,163 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 79,964 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Jun 2007 76,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 72,600 miles

n/s and o/s rear brake discs in poor condition

non european beam pattern displayed at n/s headlamp.

slight bind at n/s front brake

slight oil leak at o/s diff output flange seal

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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J134 RJC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 J134 RJC, 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 J134 RJC registered?

J134 RJC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2005.

Is J134 RJC safe to buy?

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