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J965 LTP

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

193,333 mi
Last recorded193,333 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ965 LTP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 193,333 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 192,473 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 192,473 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 192,455 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 192,455 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 192,262 miles

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 192,262 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 192,153 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 192,153 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2018 187,602 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2017 174,868 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 159,333 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Off side rear wheel arch rusty

Pass 13 May 2015 155,413 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

emissions on CO only just met

Pass 19 May 2014 152,782 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2014 152,782 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 146,337 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 135,855 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 May 2012 135,853 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2011 112,791 miles

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

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

both front discs worn slightly

n/s reversing light not working

rust forming on o/s outer sill

Pass 21 Jan 2010 89,049 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 82,104 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 70,224 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 70,007 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 May 2007 56,253 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 48,798 miles

front and rear tyres perished at sidewalls

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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

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J965 LTP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 J965 LTP, 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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J965 LTP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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