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PJ55 MAZ

2005 Suzuki Jimny

Blue Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,645 mi
Last recorded93,645 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Suzuki Jimny55,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 MAZ
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 93,645 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 88,935 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 88,591 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 87,996 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 85,077 miles

Body corroded in various locations

Both front suspension swivel balls corroded & damp

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre & rear flange corroded & holed (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer fouling towbar (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside front floorpan corroded & holed

Offside front seatbelt lazy to return

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded & holed

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Various corrosion to chassis

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 83,204 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

various underbody panels corroding

Fail 29 Jan 2020 83,204 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

various underbody panels corroding

Pass 30 Jan 2019 80,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

various components/body panels have slight corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2018 74,563 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 74,563 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate obscured by towball (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 68,896 miles

Nearside & offside front axle swivel balls starting to corrode & seals damp

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorating (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorating

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorating (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorating

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Various underbody surface corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2016 64,386 miles

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

eml on

Pass 29 Jan 2015 57,393 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 50,452 miles

Nearside & offside front swivel housings starting to corrode

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2014 50,452 miles

Nearside & offside front swivel housings starting to corrode

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2013 42,913 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 42,913 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 35,307 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 35,307 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 28,800 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge tracking ?

Fail 8 Sep 2010 28,800 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge tracking ?

Pass 26 Aug 2009 23,483 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 19,313 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 14,517 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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PJ55 MAZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny in Blue with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 55,000 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 Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ55 MAZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PJ55 MAZ is a 2005 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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