MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,860 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front outer sill crush damaged.
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front outer sill crush damaged.
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside front tyre has side wall damaged
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside front tyre has side wall damaged
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
all brakes slighty pitted
slight damage to nearside sill
slight play in steering rack
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
all brakes slighty pitted
slight damage to nearside sill
slight play in steering rack
pas rack damp
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
pas rack damp
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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J405 MJK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 J405 MJK, 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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J405 MJK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 September 2005.
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