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J58 MTN

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,174 mi
Last recorded79,174 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ58 MTN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2019 79,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Parking brake lever (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure Due to missing bolt (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure Due to missing bolt (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

High level stop light inoperative

Nearside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 76,036 miles

Nearside hand brake just made the efficiency

Fail 31 Jan 2018 76,036 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside hand brake just made the efficiency

Pass 23 Dec 2016 67,532 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 66,024 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 66,242 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 63,622 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 60,793 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 60,793 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 55,654 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 55,654 miles

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

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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J58 MTN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J58 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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What year was J58 MTN registered?

J58 MTN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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