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J329 CEV

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

200,913 mi
Last recorded200,913 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ329 CEV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2018 200,913 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 199,663 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 194,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 192,886 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2013 184,208 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 178,057 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 166,703 miles

Oil leak

offside track rod end rubber boot split but no excessive movement found

Pass 30 Nov 2009 156,235 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 146,364 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 138,902 miles

n/s/r brake disc has heat marks.

Pass 15 Jun 2006 126,326 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside 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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J329 CEV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J329 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 J329 CEV registered?

J329 CEV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is J329 CEV safe to buy?

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