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J822 DYR

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,935 mi
Last recorded140,935 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ822 DYR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2011 140,935 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2010 138,370 miles

Advanmced corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 4 Dec 2010 138,370 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advanmced corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 5 Nov 2008 134,826 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 134,826 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 131,961 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 131,961 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 122,451 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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J822 DYR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J822 DYR, 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 J822 DYR registered?

J822 DYR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is J822 DYR safe to buy?

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