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J391 UNH

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

211,066 mi
Last recorded211,066 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ391 UNH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 211,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 210,980 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 209,218 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 209,116 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 209,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 207,368 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 207,340 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 202,307 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 193,249 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 184,391 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 170,941 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 170,562 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 170,431 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 170,224 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 169,308 miles

CO on limit

General underbody corrosion

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 168,464 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 167,506 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 160,994 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 151,542 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 142,050 miles

offside rear upper suspension arm outer bush in poor condition

Pass 12 Jul 2006 130,871 miles

both rear tyres very close to min tread limit

front tyres wearing low

movement in offside of steering rack when steering rocked

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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J391 UNH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 J391 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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J391 UNH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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