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J26 YEH

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests43 (35 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate81.4%

Mileage

69,551 mi
Last recorded69,551 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ26 YEH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

35 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 69,551 miles

under the chassis body sealant applied

Pass 23 Aug 2025 99,140 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2025 99,140 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 57,465 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General Corrosion

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 79,087 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 78,542 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 78,526 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 56,289 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

suspension corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2022 77,750 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 77,004 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR BRAKE PADS NEAR TO WEAR LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 76,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported bracket at flexi loose. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 75,356 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 75,356 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 51,186 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 74,754 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 50,664 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 50,639 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2017 73,939 miles

slight free-play detected in both front steering arms / rack

Fail 21 Jul 2017 73,939 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

slight free-play detected in both front steering arms / rack

Pass 4 May 2017 48,819 miles

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

rear outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 4 May 2017 48,819 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 3 May 2016 46,178 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 72,522 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 72,522 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 69,739 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 41,887 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 41,887 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 66,638 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 37,768 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 63,486 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 33,889 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2011 60,019 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 29,251 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 54,995 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

small perishing cracks on both front tyres in tread area.

transmittion fluid leak from auto transmittion

Pass 24 Nov 2010 24,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 49,277 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 18,865 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 37,840 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 14,569 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 26,019 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 12,103 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 18,236 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 7,365 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 YEH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.4%.

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 YEH, 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 YEH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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