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J844 CET

2005 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,573 mi
Last recorded140,573 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ844 CET
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 140,573 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 30 May 2014 140,573 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 30 May 2013 131,937 miles

n/s door mirror missing

Fail 28 May 2013 131,936 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s door mirror missing

Pass 1 Nov 2011 131,853 miles

Both nearside and offside front shock absorber spring locking rings corroding.

Both nearside and offside rear shock absorber spring locking rings corroding.

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 126,422 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both rear brake discs slightly pitted.

nearside and offside front shock absorber adjusting rings corroding.

nearside and offside rear shock absorber adjusting rings corroding.

Pass 25 Nov 2010 126,422 miles

both rear brake discs slightly pitted.

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

both front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside and offside front shock absorber adjusting rings corroding.

nearside and offside rear shock absorber adjusting rings corroding.

Pass 23 Nov 2009 121,808 miles

Oil leak

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

both front and rear shock absrber locking rings corroded

both rear tyres feathering inner and outer edges

Fail 23 Nov 2009 121,808 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Oil leak

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

both front and rear shock absrber locking rings corroded

both rear tyres feathering inner and outer edges

Fail 13 Nov 2008 112,031 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)

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

both nearside and offside rear shock absorber spring adjusting nuts corroding

slight weep on clutch slave cylinder

Pass 13 Nov 2008 112,031 miles

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

both nearside and offside rear shock absorber spring adjusting nuts corroding

slight weep on clutch slave cylinder

Pass 17 Nov 2007 102,793 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2007 102,755 miles

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2006 88,812 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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J844 CET is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J844 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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What year was J844 CET registered?

J844 CET is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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