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J27 HNP

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests32 (29 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate90.6%

Mileage

56,440 mi
Last recorded56,440 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 HNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

29 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 56,440 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 51,100 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 64,141 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 50,563 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 58,469 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 50,007 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 56,845 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 56,845 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 56,383 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 49,569 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 55,727 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear lower coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim slightly damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake travel slightly long

Pass 8 Oct 2020 48,420 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 54,015 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 54,015 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 47,142 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 51,698 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 44,240 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 40,884 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 39,920 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 32,398 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 34,699 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 20,659 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm 215/45/r17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished and splitting

Fail 13 Sep 2016 20,659 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm 215/45/r17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished and splitting

Pass 2 Oct 2015 29,096 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 12,746 miles

Both front wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 17 Oct 2014 24,087 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 19,650 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 16,402 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 14,833 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 12,539 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 10,829 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 8,348 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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J27 HNP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.6%.

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 J27 HNP, 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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J27 HNP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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