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J847 CET

2005 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

165,005 mi
Last recorded165,005 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ847 CET
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 165,005 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 155,596 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 144,858 miles

Brake pipes greased/undersealed

Fail 8 Nov 2014 144,845 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased, undersealed

Pass 6 Dec 2013 134,209 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 122,451 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 107,364 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 107,364 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 103,937 miles

all front susp ball joint boots split(no play)

discs marked

nsf brake disc has been hot

Pass 7 Dec 2009 100,517 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 97,368 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 94,174 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 90,212 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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J847 CET is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 J847 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 J847 CET registered?

J847 CET is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is J847 CET safe to buy?

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