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J362 UNH

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

174,473 mi
Last recorded174,473 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ362 UNH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 174,473 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2025 169,418 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over subframe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 163,578 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2015 163,202 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 160,266 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 156,645 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 29 Apr 2013 156,629 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)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 3 May 2012 155,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2012 155,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2011 152,913 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 152,911 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rack has slight play

Fail 24 Apr 2010 146,147 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2010 146,147 miles

advise screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2009 133,164 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 119,005 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 119,005 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2007 105,210 miles

advise rubber gaiter split on n/side track rod end

Pass 6 May 2006 94,265 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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J362 UNH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J362 UNH, 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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J362 UNH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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