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J311 CEV

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,135 mi
Last recorded144,135 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ311 CEV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 144,135 miles

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 142,424 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 142,420 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2016 136,004 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both lower suspension dust covers perished. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished. (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished. (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d/saddle bushes have slight movement. (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both upper arm ball joint dust covers perished. (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all coil springs have surface corrosion. (2.4.C.1b)

various oil leaks around the engine.

Pass 3 Jul 2015 134,688 miles

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

various oil leaks around the engine.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 132,194 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)

Oil leak

both sides front track rod end balljoint rubber boots cracked/perished.

both sides front upper and lower suspension wishbone balljoint boots cracking/perished(all 4).

slight corrosion to all suspension coilsprings.

Pass 24 Jun 2013 129,509 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 127,092 miles

slight surface corrosion to front and rear coil springs.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 125,696 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight deterioration to all anti roll bar drop link bushes.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 105,765 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 100,933 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 100,542 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 92,062 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 92,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 90,288 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 88,582 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

track rod end rubbers starting to crack

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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J311 CEV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J311 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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J311 CEV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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