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JJZ 6498

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Other 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,208 mi
Last recorded55,208 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJZ 6498
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 55,208 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 55,178 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 53,355 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 51,265 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 51,235 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 49,427 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 49,414 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 48,208 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 43,402 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 40,336 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 39,191 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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JJZ 6498 is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,798cc other 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 JJZ 6498, 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

How do I check the history of JJZ 6498?

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What year was JJZ 6498 registered?

JJZ 6498 is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is JJZ 6498 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJZ 6498 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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