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J142 JGO

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

181,835 mi
Last recorded181,835 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ142 JGO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 May 2016 181,835 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 169,336 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front and rear shocks have little damping effect

offside floor damaged

Fail 11 Nov 2014 169,336 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front and rear shocks have little damping effect

offside floor damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2014 169,286 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front and rear shocks have little damping effect

offside front floor damage at box section

Pass 4 Oct 2013 160,660 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 140,678 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 140,678 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 130,221 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 117,159 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 114,278 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 111,105 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 107,634 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 103,509 miles

front number plate damaged

non standard road springs fitted

oil leak

play in steering rack track arms

Fail 2 Jun 2006 103,500 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front number plate damaged

front wipers smearing

non standard coil springs fitted

nsr tyre perished

oil leak

play in steering rack

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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J142 JGO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J142 JGO, 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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J142 JGO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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