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J689 TEC

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

155,159 mi
Last recorded155,159 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ689 TEC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 155,159 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 154,283 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 152,959 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 152,361 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2022 151,571 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack end (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 151,045 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 149,443 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 148,611 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 147,221 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 146,233 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 144,485 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 143,918 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 142,506 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 141,464 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 140,334 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 136,272 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2010 136,272 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 127,126 miles

poor patten from head lamps

Pass 2 May 2008 115,410 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 104,792 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 94,915 miles

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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J689 TEC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 J689 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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What year was J689 TEC registered?

J689 TEC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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