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J864 GAL

2005 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

174,385 mi
Last recorded174,385 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ864 GAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 174,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

center stop inop

Fail 8 May 2026 174,287 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 167,488 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 153,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 142,904 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 138,447 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 137,989 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 137,989 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 137,764 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 136,529 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 135,335 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 134,850 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 133,819 miles

unable to fully inspect under shields fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2015 132,147 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 131,022 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 129,310 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 125,404 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 120,868 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Mar 2009 116,334 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 111,937 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 105,001 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 100,491 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 100,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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J864 GAL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 J864 GAL, 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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J864 GAL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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