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J92 SDV

2005 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

47,908 mi
Last recorded47,908 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ92 SDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 47,908 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 47,571 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 47,566 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 46,583 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

slight play in inner rack ends

Fail 5 Nov 2013 46,583 miles

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)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

slight play in inner rack ends

Pass 26 Oct 2012 43,031 miles

battery insecure

Fail 26 Oct 2012 43,031 miles

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

battery insecure

Pass 23 May 2007 131,085 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 131,849 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2006 97,270 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 97,270 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside front tyre cracking in tread

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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J92 SDV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J92 SDV, 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 J92 SDV registered?

J92 SDV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is J92 SDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J92 SDV shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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