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J393 CEV

2005 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,666 mi
Last recorded177,666 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ393 CEV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2016 177,666 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 177,659 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 176,213 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 176,201 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 166,028 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side front shocker has reduced dampning affect

Pass 8 Jun 2012 159,909 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 153,254 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 153,254 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 151,584 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 151,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 149,027 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 146,740 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2007 142,428 miles

advise issued at initial test

Fail 8 May 2007 142,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

corrosion on coil springs

Pass 26 May 2006 118,920 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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J393 CEV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J393 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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J393 CEV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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