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J789 SDH

2005 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,360 mi
Last recorded120,360 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ789 SDH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 120,360 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 120,356 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle of system on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling brake hose (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling brake hose (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2018 119,000 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 118,402 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2015 113,611 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 110,917 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 106,741 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 106,734 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 105,009 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 102,825 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Aug 2009 99,390 miles

Both nearside and offside front UPPER ball joint dust covers split.

Fail 20 Aug 2009 99,390 miles

Both nearside and offside front UPPER ball joint dust covers split.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 94,756 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 87,123 miles

Non standard exhaust system fitted.

Fail 27 Jun 2007 87,123 miles

Non standard exhaust system fitted.

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 83,978 miles

excessive travel on handbrake lever

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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J789 SDH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J789 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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What year was J789 SDH registered?

J789 SDH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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