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J166 SDV

2005 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,701 mi
Last recorded112,701 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ166 SDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 112,701 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 112,501 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 112,353 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 112,085 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 111,680 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 110,668 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 109,434 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 108,473 miles

Brakes tested with combination of rolling road and Tapley meter, vehicle fitted with LSD

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre stop lamp not connected

Pass 11 Aug 2011 106,144 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 106,144 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 103,913 miles

corrosion breaking out to osr and nsr inner/outer sills

Fail 24 Aug 2010 103,913 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion breaking out to osr and nsr inner/outer sills

Pass 24 Aug 2009 98,460 miles

Slight corrosion forming in both outer sills.

Slight damage nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 98,402 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion forming in both outer sills.

Slight damage nearside rear tyre outer sidewall.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 93,939 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 93,910 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Slight surface rust forming on rear of both outer sills.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 87,479 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 82,401 miles

Front n/s upper ball joint rubber split.

Front o/s shock absorber damp.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 71,844 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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J166 SDV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 J166 SDV, 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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J166 SDV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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