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J472 TBW

2005 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

143,401 mi
Last recorded143,401 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ472 TBW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 143,401 miles

all wheels fitted with spacers

Fail 3 May 2013 143,363 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 148,935 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 148,815 miles

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 122,823 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 122,823 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 120,620 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 126,232 miles

body damage to offside front and across rear

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 May 2007 100,142 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 100,142 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 68,578 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 68,758 miles

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.

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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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.

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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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