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J418 UNH

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

121,509 mi
Last recorded121,509 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ418 UNH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 121,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front wipers smear windscreen

Fail 7 May 2026 121,509 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front wipers smear windscreen

Pass 6 May 2025 119,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front wipers smear windscreen

Pass 3 May 2024 118,335 miles

Oil leaking at rear of engine / gearbox bellhousing

Fail 2 May 2024 118,335 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both headlight patterns incorrect (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering rack end has excssive play in joint. (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking at rear of engine / gearbox bellhousing

Pass 30 May 2023 117,226 miles

Coil spring corroded all four coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel arch

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2022 115,897 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 114,378 miles

Master cylinder covered in fluid/ other materiel but no sign of major leak

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security around wheel arch and steering column (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 112,759 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 112,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 109,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 108,868 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 107,618 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 106,206 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 105,339 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 103,647 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 103,647 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 101,008 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 98,694 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 96,351 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 93,840 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 91,291 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 90,212 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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J418 UNH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 J418 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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What year was J418 UNH registered?

J418 UNH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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