CarVerify

Free Car Check

CP05 VCV

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,982 mi
Last recorded37,982 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 VCV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 37,982 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 36,831 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 36,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 34,322 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 33,330 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 33,330 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 40,601 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 29,552 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 28,575 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 28,123 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 27,335 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS CRACKS

Pass 23 Jul 2016 26,578 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 24,721 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 21,323 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 18,008 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 15,012 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 11,807 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 9,030 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 6,241 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 5,625 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CP05 VCV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CP05 VCV?

You can check the full history of CP05 VCV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CP05 VCV registered?

CP05 VCV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is CP05 VCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP05 VCV shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CP05 VCV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CP05 VCV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.