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J737 SDH

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

180,112 mi
Last recorded180,112 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ737 SDH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 180,112 miles

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

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

Offside mirror loose

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 168,986 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 168,986 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 168,984 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 159,849 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jun 2017 159,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2016 152,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2016 152,486 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 143,510 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 143,502 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2014 135,388 miles
Fail 5 May 2014 135,303 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 124,335 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 124,335 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 112,156 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 107,260 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 107,260 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 103,473 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 103,460 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 99,344 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 95,225 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 95,222 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 91,146 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 91,146 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 88,147 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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J737 SDH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 J737 SDH, 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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J737 SDH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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