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DE05 JXV

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,808 mi
Last recorded96,808 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 JXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 96,808 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 92,457 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 89,053 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 85,748 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 79,124 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 79,122 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 74,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis behind road wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive behind road wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Possible bolt missing nearside front antiroll bar mounting bracket

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 69,804 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 64,523 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 59,937 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 52,836 miles

Both rear brakes fluctuating

Pass 1 Aug 2015 50,945 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 48,044 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perished

nsr tyre has a cut exposing cords

Pass 31 Jul 2013 43,678 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 39,599 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 35,972 miles

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

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

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

o/s wiper blade poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2010 26,378 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 18,969 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 18,969 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 8,643 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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DE05 JXV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 DE05 JXV, 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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DE05 JXV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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