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J17 VSB

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,742 mi
Last recorded78,742 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 VSB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 78,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 78,721 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 77,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Oct 2023 76,102 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play antiroll bar link rod has slight play in a ball joint . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play antiroll bar link rod has slight play in a ball joint . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has a slight oil leak . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe has corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arms have corrosion . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 74,427 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamps have a product on the lenses . (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill has corrosion close to rear wheel arch . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Spare tyre defective tyre has a nail in it .on the inner tread block . 195/50r15 ()

Pass 1 Nov 2021 72,133 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps have a product on the lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside front lower ball joint rubber boots have cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill has corrosion with in 30 cm of a seat belt mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 72,122 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust leak close to rear exhaust box (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested due to nearside rear caliper leaking brake fluid . (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded apart with in 30 cm of a seat belt mounting point marked with yellow chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer to center section rotting away leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps have a product on the lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside front lower ball joint rubber boots have cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill has corrosion with in 30 cm of a seat belt mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing close to wear markers 195/50r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 68,514 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 64,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing outer edge and has some age related cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to legal limit down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to legal limit 2mm and has age related cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 60,470 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on the outer tread

Pass 23 Oct 2017 55,433 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 55,431 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 50,594 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 45,911 miles

Offside Rear sill

Fail 19 Oct 2015 45,845 miles

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Rear sill

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 40,217 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 37,830 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 35,198 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 32,498 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 28,521 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 24,111 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 20,302 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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J17 VSB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J17 VSB, 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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J17 VSB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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