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J305 CEV

2005 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,378 mi
Last recorded95,378 miles
Recorded on15 May 2008
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ305 CEV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2008 95,378 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 88,506 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 76,348 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 76,318 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

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

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

both middle chassis box sections distorted

damage to nearside rear chassis leg

Pass 28 Feb 2005 62,049 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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J305 CEV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J305 CEV, 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 J305 CEV registered?

J305 CEV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is J305 CEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J305 CEV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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