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J799 CET

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

154,225 mi
Last recorded154,225 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ799 CET
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 154,225 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 152,952 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 151,681 miles

undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 19 Jul 2023 150,168 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2022 148,325 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2021 146,522 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 143,819 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 141,486 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2018 136,535 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2018 136,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 131,477 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 126,851 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 120,721 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2015 120,721 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 114,353 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2014 114,340 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyresworn on inner edgers

Pass 24 Jun 2013 110,096 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 109,987 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 106,735 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 101,432 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 95,584 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 88,176 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 84,348 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 81,115 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 78,295 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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J799 CET 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 84%.

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 J799 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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J799 CET is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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