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CK05 UEJ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

63,984 mi
Last recorded63,984 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 UEJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 63,984 miles

Exhaust system corroded on joins.

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 63,984 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Incorrect rotation. (5.2.3 (i))

Exhaust system corroded on joins.

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All 4 front and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 62,473 miles

Exhaust flange heavily corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 62,468 miles

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

Exhaust flange heavily corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 61,082 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wax oil on underside of vehicle

Fail 6 Oct 2023 61,076 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wax oil on underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Oct 2022 59,645 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All lines greased (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis waxoyled

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 59,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All lines greased (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis waxoyled

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 58,507 miles

Exhaust joint corroded

UInderside suspension corroded

underside wax oiled

Pass 6 Oct 2020 57,937 miles

Corrosion to suspension components

Exhaust flanges centre to rear corroded heavily

Underside wax oyled inc brake pipes

Fail 1 Oct 2020 57,487 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Corrosion to suspension components

Exhaust flanges centre to rear corroded heavily

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Wear lip and corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Slight brake binds front and rear

Underside wax oyled inc brake pipes

Pass 24 Sep 2019 55,251 miles

Corrosion at exhaust flanges

Corrosion pas pipes

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 52,971 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Rack pipes (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Parking brake has little reserve travel

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 50,484 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns + os brake discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 50,483 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion ns rear of sill corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion o s rear off sill corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns + os brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 46,905 miles

Front Slight Brake Bind

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (3.5.1i)

Rear outer sills rust corrosion on end

Pass 7 Sep 2015 43,984 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust corroded on joints.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 40,521 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 37,120 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 31,832 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 29,539 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 29,539 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 25,221 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 22,845 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 16,499 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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CK05 UEJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 CK05 UEJ, 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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CK05 UEJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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