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J200 VHD

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

49,577 mi
Last recorded49,577 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ200 VHD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 49,577 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 48,945 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 48,338 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 44,930 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 42,244 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 42,224 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 42,218 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 37,357 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 33,100 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 30,414 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 27,687 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 25,810 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 22,865 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 20,691 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 19,040 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 18,644 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 18,128 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 16,615 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 15,440 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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J200 VHD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 J200 VHD, 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 J200 VHD registered?

J200 VHD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is J200 VHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J200 VHD shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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