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JIB 32

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,173 mi
Last recorded38,173 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIB 32
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 38,173 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 37,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 36,993 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 35,429 miles

Nearside Front washer jet not working

Pass 16 Nov 2022 34,106 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 32,822 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 31,944 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 30,991 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 30,493 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 28,967 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 27,117 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 25,402 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 23,923 miles

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

Nail in Offside front tyre.

Fail 9 Oct 2014 23,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nail in Offside front tyre.

Pass 14 Oct 2013 23,178 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 21,390 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 20,023 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 18,497 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 16,692 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 14,347 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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JIB 32 is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 JIB 32, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JIB 32 registered?

JIB 32 is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is JIB 32 safe to buy?

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