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J888 EDW

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,461 mi
Last recorded40,461 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 EDW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 6 May 2025 40,461 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

rear sills and under rear arches corroded but not within prescribed areas

Pass 15 Apr 2024 39,197 miles

rear sills and under rear arches corroded but not within prescribed areas

Pass 17 Mar 2023 37,319 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 36,430 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 35,366 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 34,063 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 32,545 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 30,904 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 28,762 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 26,841 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 24,035 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 21,845 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 19,504 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 17,571 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 12,976 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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J888 EDW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J888 EDW, 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 J888 EDW registered?

J888 EDW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is J888 EDW safe to buy?

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