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J700 SDM

2005 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,622 mi
Last recorded182,622 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 SDM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 182,622 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 162,716 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 140,329 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 130,152 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 130,152 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 119,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear tyre treads worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Sep 2019 119,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect reset headlamp position (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear tyre treads worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Aug 2018 114,264 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 114,264 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 111,907 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 109,668 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 108,104 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 108,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 103,196 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2014 103,195 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 98,702 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 98,702 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 97,469 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 97,468 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 Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 85,460 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 71,706 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 71,706 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 55,137 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 39,362 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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J700 SDM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J700 SDM, 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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J700 SDM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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