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J832 DYR

2005 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,275 mi
Last recorded108,275 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ832 DYR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 108,275 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 107,429 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 106,987 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 104,645 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 102,590 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 100,237 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 96,789 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 91,789 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 79,108 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 79,108 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 79,096 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2013 79,088 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 73,339 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 73,339 miles

Outer Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 67,978 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 66,069 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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J832 DYR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J832 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 J832 DYR registered?

J832 DYR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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