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J669 TEC

2005 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,032 mi
Last recorded151,032 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ669 TEC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 151,032 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 149,400 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 145,407 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 29 Jan 2018 144,031 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 137,452 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 129,650 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 129,650 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft rubbing on suspension strut

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Drive shaft rubbing on suspension strut

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 122,946 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 122,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 121,162 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 114,748 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 114,748 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2011 106,160 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 96,278 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2010 96,278 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 91,827 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 91,827 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 87,582 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 Apr 2007 82,600 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 79,105 miles

Offside front upper suspension arm ball joint rubber gaitor is split

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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J669 TEC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J669 TEC, 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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J669 TEC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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