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JJZ 2892

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,299 mi
Last recorded41,299 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJZ 2892
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 41,299 miles

General Under Vehicle Corrosion

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 40,981 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 40,708 miles

Rust surface under body and suspension

Fail 22 Mar 2024 40,708 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rust surface under body and suspension

Pass 4 Apr 2023 40,146 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion underneath

under seal applied

Fail 4 Apr 2023 40,144 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion underneath

under seal applied

Pass 5 Apr 2022 39,897 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear wheels binding

Sills and floor corroded

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 39,039 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 34,664 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 31,304 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 29,273 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 29,272 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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JJZ 2892 is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JJZ 2892, 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 JJZ 2892 registered?

JJZ 2892 is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is JJZ 2892 safe to buy?

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