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J632 WAX

2005 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

13,030 mi
Last recorded13,030 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ632 WAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 13,030 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2026 13,018 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 12,127 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 12,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 10,666 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 10,283 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 10,274 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 234,897 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 234,897 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 234,862 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened shocker mount (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 232,133 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 229,542 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 215,958 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 208,480 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2012 208,480 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 201,009 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 201,003 miles

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

suspention componants rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2010 192,198 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 192,196 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 177,750 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 159,142 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 142,102 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 126,433 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 126,433 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

centre brake light not working

edges of both front tyres worn and n/side rear edge close to wear limit

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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J632 WAX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J632 WAX, 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 J632 WAX registered?

J632 WAX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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