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J17 HPD

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

71,330 mi
Last recorded71,330 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 HPD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 71,330 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 70,751 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 70,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 69,914 miles

Front Both shock absorber gators perished and split

Nearside Front seat belt retractor weak

Offside Front seat belt retractor weak

Pass 13 Oct 2023 68,524 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 68,401 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 66,201 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 64,234 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 61,580 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 58,497 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 54,395 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 54,395 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 51,629 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 47,512 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has perishing / cracking in tread area

Fail 4 Oct 2016 47,511 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has perishing / cracking in tread area

Pass 8 Oct 2015 43,988 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 40,131 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 40,131 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 36,966 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 31,609 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 28,582 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 24,778 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 24,778 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 21,342 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 16,957 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 16,957 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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J17 HPD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 J17 HPD, 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 J17 HPD registered?

J17 HPD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 November 2005.

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