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DF05 JXS

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

66,382 mi
Last recorded66,382 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 JXS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 66,382 miles

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 66,343 miles

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

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (rear) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 65,667 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 65,667 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 63,058 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 63,050 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 63,050 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 61,402 miles

Nearside Front corrosion to n/s front chassis leg

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 60,194 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 60,189 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 58,280 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill has slight corrosion

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

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

Offside Rear Outer sill has slight corrosion

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 56,738 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2019 56,738 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2018 54,675 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 51,686 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on nearside outer sill

Pass 7 Jul 2016 48,658 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 45,010 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 40,839 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 36,162 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 30,857 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Jul 2011 25,517 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 22,088 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 18,328 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 14,520 miles

Rear brakes slightly binding.

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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DF05 JXS is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DF05 JXS, 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 DF05 JXS registered?

DF05 JXS is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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