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JA05 MCX

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,489 mi
Last recorded52,489 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA05 MCX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 52,489 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 52,404 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 52,200 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 51,985 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 51,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 51,489 miles

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

underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2020 50,477 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 48,967 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 47,915 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 45,075 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 45,075 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 42,867 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 39,543 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 36,532 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 33,816 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 31,756 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 31,755 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 29,031 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 26,638 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 22,722 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 18,107 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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JA05 MCX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 JA05 MCX, 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 JA05 MCX registered?

JA05 MCX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is JA05 MCX safe to buy?

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