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J323 MJK

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,901 mi
Last recorded160,901 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ323 MJK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 160,901 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower swivel boots split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all tyre valves badly perished

underside covered in surface rust

Pass 16 Jun 2023 159,753 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2019 158,585 miles

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 157,166 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all showing ageing to rubber (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded just passable (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all rusty (3.5.1i)

damage to n/s outer sill & main chassis

front bumper damaged & loose

rear brakes passable but hard advise new pads

Fail 3 Jun 2016 157,158 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all showing ageing to rubber (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded just passable (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all rusty (3.5.1i)

damage to n/s outer sill & main chassis

front bumper damaged & loose

Pass 16 Oct 2014 15,533 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower 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 rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

both front inner arches corroded

both inner sills corroded

both rear chassis rails corroded

o/s chassis rail corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2013 153,258 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 151,790 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

main beam tell-tale lamp does not iiluminate when main beam selected

Fail 14 Sep 2012 151,790 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

main beam tell-tale lamp does not iiluminate when main beam selected

Pass 28 May 2010 149,120 miles

dampness detected around clutch slave cylinder

offside rear tyre approaching minimum

Fail 26 May 2010 149,114 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

dampness detected around clutch slave cylinder

offside rear tyre approaching minimum

Pass 21 May 2009 133,294 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2008 121,460 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 105,576 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 May 2006 94,409 miles

Near side rear hand brake performance lower than expected

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)

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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J323 MJK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 J323 MJK, 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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J323 MJK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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