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J813 GAL

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,394 mi
Last recorded156,394 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ813 GAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 156,394 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 156,394 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 155,474 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 155,293 miles

corroion rear o/s outer sill

Pass 14 Jan 2014 151,090 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 148,861 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 145,652 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

all tyre sidewalls cracking

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

high level brake light not working

nearside front headlight beam image started to become un-clear

offside front light lens cracked

offside front seat has more movement than nearside front seat.not excessive

Pass 29 Jan 2011 141,097 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 137,200 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 137,200 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 131,924 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 131,924 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 123,494 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 123,494 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 113,550 miles

oddhead lamps fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2007 113,550 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

odd headlamps fitted offside european (e) type nearside british/american

Pass 6 Feb 2006 103,104 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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J813 GAL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J813 GAL, 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 J813 GAL registered?

J813 GAL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 February 2005.

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