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J427 UNH

2005 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

227,553 mi
Last recorded227,553 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ427 UNH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 227,553 miles

Windscreen cracked along bottom

Fail 18 Oct 2018 227,553 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 217,296 miles

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

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

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

inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2017 217,296 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 199,158 miles

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

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

corrosion appearing both inner sills

Fail 14 Oct 2016 199,158 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

corrosion appearing both inner sills

Pass 3 Nov 2015 180,636 miles

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight cracking on nsr & osf tyre valves

Fail 3 Nov 2015 180,634 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

slight corrosion on all brake pipes

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight cracking on nsr & osf tyre valves

Pass 27 Oct 2014 164,959 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake pipe/s

slight play in both rear antiroll bar d bushs

Fail 27 Oct 2014 164,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

rear brake pad/s wearing thin

slight corrosion on rear brake pipe/s

slight play in both rear antiroll bar d bushs

Pass 4 Nov 2013 153,888 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 153,884 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 141,820 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 128,379 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 120,776 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 120,725 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 114,406 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 114,406 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 108,645 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 101,231 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 98,201 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 98,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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.

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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J427 UNH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 J427 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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J427 UNH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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