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CV05 FCD

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

27,367 mi
Last recorded27,367 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 FCD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 27,367 miles

Chassis and inner sills corroded

Front, rear subframes and suspension components corroded

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

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

Rear Diff mounts perishing

Suspension arm bushes perishing

Fail 22 Jun 2026 27,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Chassis and inner sills corroded

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

Front, rear subframes and suspension components corroded

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

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

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

Rear Diff mounts perishing

Suspension arm bushes perishing

Pass 2 Jul 2025 26,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front suspension has age related surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension has age related surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole chassis has multiple spots of age related surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 24,226 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 21,335 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 21,335 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 20,746 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 20,161 miles

would recommend wax oiling under side.

Fail 30 Nov 2020 20,157 miles

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

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

would recommend wax oiling under side.

Pass 25 Jun 2019 19,427 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 18,751 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 18,117 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 17,448 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 16,615 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 15,964 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 14,434 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 12,857 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 11,509 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 8,181 miles

Boot to full unable to fully inspect

Slight handbrake travel

Pass 31 Mar 2008 6,501 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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CV05 FCD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 CV05 FCD, 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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CV05 FCD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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