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J600 COP

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

50,233 mi
Last recorded50,233 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ600 COP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 50,233 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 49,877 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 49,696 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 48,990 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 47,793 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 46,680 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 45,501 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 43,980 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 42,295 miles

O/S outer sill becoming corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2015 41,365 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 38,086 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 37,676 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 35,880 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 31,168 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 28,463 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 26,152 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 24,067 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 23,994 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 23,993 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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J600 COP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 J600 COP, 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 J600 COP registered?

J600 COP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 August 2005.

Is J600 COP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J600 COP shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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