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J567 JWP

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

272,303 mi
Last recorded272,303 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ567 JWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 272,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 272,303 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 258,282 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 239,571 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 230,930 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 225,399 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 215,365 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 206,450 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 197,844 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 197,399 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Feb 2017 197,399 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inside edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Feb 2016 189,133 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

oil leak

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 189,133 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2015 180,855 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 180,855 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 173,068 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 179,060 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 167,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2012 158,023 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 158,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 140,983 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 140,983 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 142,892 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 134,410 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 130,164 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 127,108 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 122,654 miles

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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J567 JWP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 J567 JWP, 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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J567 JWP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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