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J771 KRH

2005 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,774 mi
Last recorded112,774 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ771 KRH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 112,774 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak

Fail 23 May 2026 112,769 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light pink/white (4.5.4 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak

Pass 14 May 2025 111,937 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 110,744 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 110,448 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked/split & tyre worn to 2.0mm 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Valve cracked/split (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 110,447 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Split to inner core (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split to excess (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked/split & tyre worn to 2.0mm 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Valve cracked/split (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 109,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack/perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 109,675 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Starting to crack/perish (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 108,285 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 107,537 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 107,065 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 106,120 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 104,963 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 100,600 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 94,058 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 91,096 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 87,776 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 79,904 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 78,434 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 75,900 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 70,056 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 65,704 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 62,403 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 59,231 miles

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

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

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

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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J771 KRH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J771 KRH, 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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J771 KRH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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