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J275 EFU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,063 mi
Last recorded175,063 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ275 EFU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2022 175,063 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 174,516 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 174,510 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 May 2016 163,575 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 162,785 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Resecured rear differential mounting bracket bolts.

Fail 8 May 2015 162,783 miles

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Resecured rear differential mounting bracket bolts.

Pass 8 May 2014 161,342 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front brake disc's slightly corroded/worn

Pass 9 May 2013 156,957 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 156,123 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 152,739 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 144,742 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2008 139,960 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre side wall perished

Fail 28 May 2008 139,960 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre side wall perished

Pass 29 May 2007 135,243 miles

both front and o/s/r tyre side walls perished

Fail 29 May 2007 135,243 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

both front and o/s/r tyre side walls perished

Pass 4 Jul 2006 130,413 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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J275 EFU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J275 EFU, 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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J275 EFU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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