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JC05 JCC

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,201 mi
Last recorded108,201 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJC05 JCC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2021 108,201 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 108,201 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 108,122 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 102,880 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 97,569 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 83,332 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 83,332 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 81,207 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 74,625 miles

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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST ABOVE TREAD WEAR BARS - 205/45R16 EXTRA LOAD (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 70,304 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 65,700 miles

205/45ZR16 87W (NEXEN) EXTRA LOAD

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

Fail 21 May 2014 65,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

205/45ZR16 87W (NEXEN) EXTRA LOAD

4-WAY ALIGNMENT

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

Pass 15 May 2013 59,742 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 54,319 miles

205/45/16

both front pads half worn

both rear discs rusty

n/s/f tyre has 2.83mm tread and both edges worn

o/s/f tyre has 2.99mm tread and both edges worn

requires tracking

Fail 18 May 2011 44,492 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 44,492 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 32,438 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 28,900 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 23,526 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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JC05 JCC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 JC05 JCC, 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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JC05 JCC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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