MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,658 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Date of first use entered on original test not comensurate with vehicle registration number and vehicle.
Oil leak
front and rear brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
front and rear brake discs corroded
n/s/f upper and lower ball joint boots split, also o/s/f upper ball joint boot split.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
front discs poor surface condition
front wipers in poor condition
front discs poor surface condition
slight imbalance on front brakes
rear pads getting low
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J371 CEV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 J371 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 J371 CEV registered?
J371 CEV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 May 2005.
Is J371 CEV safe to buy?
The MOT history for J371 CEV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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