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J795 CET

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

206,823 mi
Last recorded206,823 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ795 CET
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 206,823 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 206,815 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 202,163 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 202,103 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 198,890 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

vehicle has general rust and corrosion under neath over all

Pass 14 Mar 2018 192,019 miles

Lot sealants and fillers used and therefore difficult to asess corrosion, although many areas welded

New calliper fitted requires bleeding slightly

Fail 14 Mar 2018 192,019 miles

Lot sealants and fillers used and therefore difficult to asess corrosion, although many areas welded

New calliper fitted requires bleeding slightly

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 191,922 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill fibre glass (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill body filler (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill body filler? (5.2.6)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure under car (1.9.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill fibre glass (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill body filler (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed under car (1.9.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure under car (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Oct 2017 191,799 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive .58% (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed under floor (1.9.2c)

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure under floor (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure under floor (1.9.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 188,416 miles

inner and outer sills ns/r...os/r swelling of rust

Pass 29 Oct 2015 182,798 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 182,798 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 173,263 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 168,902 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 164,308 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 164,308 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 162,079 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 157,749 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 157,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 150,935 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 142,704 miles

exhauste heat loose

Pass 25 Jun 2007 127,117 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 112,018 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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J795 CET is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 J795 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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J795 CET is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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