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J984 LTP

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,892 mi
Last recorded149,892 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ984 LTP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 149,892 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 149,715 miles

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

Offside Front 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 9 Dec 2015 145,147 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill panel. (5.2.6)

all tyres part perished.

nearside and offside front, top and bottom ball joint rubbers perished.

some engine and/or transmission oil loss.

Fail 9 Dec 2015 145,147 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill panel. (5.2.6)

all tyres part perished.

nearside and offside front, top and bottom ball joint rubbers perished.

some engine and/or transmission oil loss.

some movement/play in steering wheel and/or coloum.

Pass 5 Dec 2014 135,746 miles

headlamp beam patterns and aims on limit.

some engine and/or tranmission oil loss.

Pass 10 Dec 2013 129,074 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2012 128,554 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 128,554 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 127,148 miles

Corrosion on inner surfaces on both front brake discs

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Scrape marks on chassis rails and exhaust in general

Fail 6 Apr 2011 127,148 miles

Corrosion on inner surfaces on both front brake discs

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Scrape marks on chassis rails and exhaust in general

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 124,887 miles

advanced wear wiper blades

paint on rear number plate

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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J984 LTP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J984 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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J984 LTP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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