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J171 SDV

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

224,943 mi
Last recorded224,943 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ171 SDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 224,943 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 218,363 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both chassis rails slightly damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 216,339 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 215,416 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes on top wish bone are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise engine to gear box bolt one is missing

brake servo is corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2021 215,401 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective not connected (8.2.1.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction no light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes on top wish bone are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise engine to gear box bolt one is missing

brake servo is corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2020 214,637 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

corrosion in the outer and backing sills

head light lenses are in poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2019 212,639 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 212,549 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2018 208,997 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 202,304 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 202,304 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 195,454 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 194,051 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 189,416 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 180,741 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 170,995 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 161,682 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 153,726 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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J171 SDV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 J171 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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What year was J171 SDV registered?

J171 SDV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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