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CV05 JFN

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

76,882 mi
Last recorded76,882 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 JFN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2024 76,882 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 70,393 miles

Underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2023 70,393 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2022 64,016 miles

Underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2021 59,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and o/s front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear arch rusting

Fail 12 Oct 2021 59,335 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills and wheel arch panel rusted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and o/s front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear arch rusting

Pass 15 Oct 2020 58,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin AND O/S REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

RUST ON REAR AND FRONT SUSPENSION

Pass 8 Oct 2019 56,304 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 56,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 55,043 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 55,043 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 54,093 miles

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

Nearside Front wiper smearing slightly

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 54,093 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front wiper smearing slightly

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 52,717 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 52,679 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 51,397 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 51,350 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 May 2014 47,580 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 43,457 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 38,958 miles

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

all brake pads getting low

Pass 14 May 2011 32,844 miles

front tyres inner edges worn

Pass 15 May 2010 27,915 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 22,382 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 22,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 14,251 miles

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

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 JFN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CV05 JFN, 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 JFN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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