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CA05 LPO

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

91,680 mi
Last recorded91,680 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 LPO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 91,680 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. brake imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both o/s & n/s lower dust covers poor condition. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r sill panel & inner arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis / inner arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/r sill panel & inner arch area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front & rear wishbones corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 90,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r tyre cut to sidewall / split within tread / poor condition. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake reserve travel poor

Pass 3 Jul 2024 89,981 miles

Front front brakes imbalance

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r inner sill & arch area corroded / poor condition. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front & rear lower wishbones poor condition. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 89,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both o/s/r & n/s/r inner & outer sill panels corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 89,545 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

nearside and offside lower outer sills surface corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2022 88,447 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front & rear discs corroded & poor condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front & rear pads low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r sill panel corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 May 2021 87,641 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both o/s/r & n/s/r inner sill panel & arch area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 87,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both o/s/r & n/s/r inner sill panel & arch area. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 86,906 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight cracking between treads

Rear brake discs corrosion poor condition

Fail 28 May 2020 86,906 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre slight cracking between treads

Rear brake discs corrosion poor condition

Pass 10 Jan 2019 86,335 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking between treads

Rear brake discs corrosion

Fail 2 Jan 2019 86,331 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb holder broken (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre cracking between treads

Rear brake discs corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2017 85,289 miles

Both rear brake discs corroding

Fail 1 Dec 2017 85,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear brake discs corroding

Pass 3 Dec 2016 84,304 miles

Nearside front tyre tread cracking

offside rear brake disc corroding

Fail 3 Dec 2016 84,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre tread cracking

offside rear brake disc corroding

Pass 24 Nov 2015 83,295 miles

both rear brake discs badly corroded on surface

Pass 28 Nov 2014 82,447 miles

front brake disc's corroded up inner side.

rear brake disc's corroded & pitted up.

rear brake pad linning approx 75% worn low.

rear exhaust section slightly noisey inside.

Pass 30 Nov 2013 80,594 miles

Both wear disc slightly corroded

Front wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively. but does not effect the drivers view

Pass 20 Nov 2012 78,727 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 78,727 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 76,447 miles

rear brake pads wearing low/thin

slight bind to both rear wheels/brakes

Pass 19 Jun 2010 68,595 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 52,630 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded at edge of braking surface

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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CA05 LPO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CA05 LPO, 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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CA05 LPO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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