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J675 CET

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

139,073 mi
Last recorded139,073 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ675 CET
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 139,073 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 138,678 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2025 138,678 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 138,315 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 137,891 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 137,891 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 137,587 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 137,586 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 137,245 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 137,140 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 137,140 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 136,530 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 136,530 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 135,809 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 134,837 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 133,838 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 132,931 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 131,932 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 131,932 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 131,341 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 130,285 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 130,285 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 128,475 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 128,475 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 127,793 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 125,125 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 119,683 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 113,063 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Feb 2006 106,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both front tyres and n/s rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 16 Feb 2006 106,242 miles

both front tyres and n/s rear tyre cracking in tread

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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J675 CET is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J675 CET, 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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J675 CET is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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