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J620 XCF

2005 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

135,748 mi
Last recorded135,748 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ620 XCF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 135,748 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 135,748 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 119,040 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 119,401 miles

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

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 110,573 miles

advisories as per 091273

Fail 11 Aug 2009 110,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s/f tyre wall cut

Pass 26 Aug 2008 103,247 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 103,247 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 95,169 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 87,540 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 87,461 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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J620 XCF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J620 XCF, 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 J620 XCF registered?

J620 XCF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is J620 XCF safe to buy?

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