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CP05 JWU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,634 mi
Last recorded79,634 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 JWU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 79,634 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 79,622 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 76,432 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 70,873 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 68,994 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 67,275 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 67,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 66,222 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 61,632 miles

Lower ball joint gaiter perished

Fail 18 Mar 2019 61,631 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Lower ball joint gaiter perished

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 51,837 miles

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Nearside Rear road wheel slightly dented

Offside wiper slight split

Pass 14 Mar 2017 38,259 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 25,185 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 25,090 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 20,160 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 18,997 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 16,924 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 16,917 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 16,140 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 14,326 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 14,326 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 13,040 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 10,518 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 9,316 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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CP05 JWU 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 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CP05 JWU, 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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What year was CP05 JWU registered?

CP05 JWU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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