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J71 UNC

2005 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

203,459 mi
Last recorded203,459 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ71 UNC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 203,459 miles

dampness around o/s front shock absorber

drivers seatbelt stalk locking mechanism slightly faulty

n/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

o/s front brake pipe slightly corroded

rear brake pipe across subframe slightly corroded

slight binding on n/s front brake

Fail 28 Jul 2015 203,459 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

dampness around o/s front shock absorber

drivers seatbelt stalk locking mechanism slightly faulty

n/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

o/s front brake pipe slightly corroded

rear brake pipe across subframe slightly corroded

slight binding on n/s front brake

Pass 25 Apr 2014 203,452 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight binding on n/s front brake

slight oil leak around engine area

Fail 24 Apr 2014 203,452 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

rear brake pads worn slightly low

slight binding on n/s front brake

slight oil leak around engine area

Pass 24 Jul 2012 198,331 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 192,362 miles

rusty underbody and running gear

Pass 1 Jun 2010 187,444 miles

Oil leak

both front and rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion

front brakes slightly out of balance

slight damage to both chassis rails

Fail 11 May 2009 179,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2009 179,725 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 170,408 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 6 May 2008 170,408 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)

Pass 17 May 2007 161,422 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 161,420 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2006 149,641 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 149,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 13 May 2006 149,641 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

battery insecure

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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J71 UNC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 J71 UNC, 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 J71 UNC registered?

J71 UNC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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