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CN54 VFR

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

113,729 mi
Last recorded113,729 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN54 VFR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 113,729 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 113,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 111,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroding

Pass 30 Jun 2023 110,657 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 110,657 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 110,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing/bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Outer wheel arch/wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner & outer sills/inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All four covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose Outer wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 106,824 miles

Body has corrosion

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

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded outside of prescribed areas

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 104,909 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and body both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 104,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail inner arch, inside chassis beside radiator, under bonnet chassis rail beside radiator. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail inner arch, inside chassis beside radiator, under bonnet chassis rail beside radiator. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and body both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 102,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 102,618 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 96,924 miles

Front bumper damaged, not fully secure

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 90,962 miles

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

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 85,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 77,946 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 76,226 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 70,393 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 70,393 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 64,344 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 64,344 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 58,376 miles

rear brake discs worn

Fail 1 Mar 2012 58,376 miles

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Feb 2011 50,266 miles

Advise on brake judder from front brakes

Advise on corrosion to front brake discs

Advise on o/s/f tyre perished and worn

Pass 16 Feb 2010 43,962 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 36,447 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 26,231 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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CN54 VFR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CN54 VFR, 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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CN54 VFR is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 January 2005.

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