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J828 CET

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

210,079 mi
Last recorded210,079 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ828 CET
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 210,079 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 210,074 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 209,128 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 207,536 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 207,304 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 207,065 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 206,746 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 204,945 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 203,949 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 194,182 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 194,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 184,182 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 184,181 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 175,204 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 167,152 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 167,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 159,182 miles

Slight corrosion on front to rear and n/s/r brake pipes

Pass 12 Oct 2009 149,118 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 138,756 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 127,941 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 116,690 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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J828 CET is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J828 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J828 CET registered?

J828 CET is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 October 2005.

Is J828 CET safe to buy?

The MOT history for J828 CET shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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