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J26 PHW

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,585 mi
Last recorded78,585 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 PHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 78,585 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 78,400 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 78,098 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 77,534 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 76,216 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 74,691 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 74,691 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 71,712 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 71,712 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all 4 wheels out of shape slightly

both rear brake discs corroding

offside and nearside front brake discs corroding

Pass 2 Mar 2016 64,928 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 64,928 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and perished in tread grooves (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 61,657 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 57,711 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 53,384 miles

Both rear discs have bands of corrosion

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 44,218 miles

N/S/R disc has bands of corrosion

O/S/R disc scored

Slight damage on O/S/F tyre outer sidewall

Pass 4 Jan 2011 35,835 miles

Air bag light on

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 3 Jan 2011 35,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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)

Air bag light on

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 29 Dec 2009 28,823 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 21,101 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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J26 PHW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,999cc 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 J26 PHW, 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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J26 PHW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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