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J894 TNF

2005 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

161,215 mi
Last recorded161,215 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ894 TNF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 161,215 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 147,100 miles

Nearside Rear slight corroded /holed in inner sill

both chassis rails badly dented

Fail 5 May 2023 147,085 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear slight corroded /holed in inner sill

Pass 27 Apr 2022 136,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear sill in poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2021 134,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 132,521 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 May 2019 132,520 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2018 131,502 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 131,502 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 17 May 2017 129,433 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 127,678 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 125,165 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 122,494 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 121,608 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 121,260 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 120,626 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 120,624 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 119,276 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 119,276 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 117,099 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 117,097 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 113,168 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 113,168 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 103,307 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 103,307 miles

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

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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J894 TNF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 J894 TNF, 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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J894 TNF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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