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J794 CET

2005 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

174,956 mi
Last recorded174,956 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ794 CET
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 174,956 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 174,333 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 173,882 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 173,164 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 172,998 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 172,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 172,395 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 171,259 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 171,259 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 169,845 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 168,139 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 167,160 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 165,630 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 165,630 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 164,829 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 160,549 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 160,549 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 157,473 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 156,010 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 156,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 152,310 miles

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

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Fail 3 Jul 2010 152,310 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

bonnet hinges seized (BAD)

rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Pass 15 Jul 2008 149,718 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 148,059 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 148,059 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 146,181 miles

o/s chissis damaged

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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J794 CET is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 J794 CET, 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 J794 CET registered?

J794 CET is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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