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J562 NPR

2005 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,100 mi
Last recorded98,100 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ562 NPR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 98,100 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 96,973 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 96,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Fail 6 May 2021 96,404 miles

Central Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2019 96,357 miles

Offside Rear fog light slightly off colour

Fail 3 Apr 2019 96,357 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 95,502 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 94,609 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 93,881 miles

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

Offside front tyre perishing in between tread bars

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 92,421 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 91,335 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 90,874 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 90,369 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 89,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 89,553 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 88,584 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 88,014 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 88,014 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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J562 NPR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J562 NPR, 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 J562 NPR registered?

J562 NPR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 August 2005.

Is J562 NPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J562 NPR shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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