MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,401 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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all wheels fitted with spacers
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
all wheels fitted with spacers
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
centre stop lamp not working
nearside front tyre is deteriorated on inside wall
nearside rear tyre is slightly perished
offside front tyre is deteriorated on inside wall
offside rear tyre is slightly perished
centre stop lamp not working
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
nearside front tyre is deteriorated on inside wall
nearside rear tyre is slightly perished
offside front tyre is deteriorated on inside wall
offside rear tyre is slightly perished
body damage to offside front and across rear
nearside front brake binding slightly
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
advise damage to rear bumper
rear brake pads getting low
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL STARTING TO CRAZE.
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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J472 TBW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 J472 TBW, 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 J472 TBW registered?
J472 TBW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 May 2005.
Is J472 TBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for J472 TBW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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