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J57 MTN

2005 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,528 mi
Last recorded94,528 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ57 MTN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 94,528 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

both rear tyres perished between tread

front springs loose when jacked

rear springs loose when jacked

Fail 27 Aug 2012 84,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Aug 2012 84,897 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 149,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 May 2011 148,884 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

allbrake disc pitted

Fail 27 Jan 2011 148,884 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

all brake discs in poor condition (corrosion)

coolant leak

Fail 1 Oct 2010 148,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 148,877 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake discs corroded

mixed tyre sizes front and rear

Pass 6 Jul 2009 143,745 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 143,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 142,347 miles

air con belt removed

off side rear sill getting corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2007 132,548 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 131,031 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 131,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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J57 MTN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J57 MTN, 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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J57 MTN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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