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DV05 JWM

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,859 mi
Last recorded92,859 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 JWM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 92,859 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

modified exhaust fitted sits close to subframe

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2026 92,857 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2025 86,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches across drivers side of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

cam cover damaged/ cracked

general corrosion to vehicle

underside of vehicle badly corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2025 86,942 miles

Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both side flickering (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches across drivers side of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

cam cover damaged/ cracked

general corrosion to vehicle

underside of vehicle badly corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2024 84,553 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 80,762 miles

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

corrosion to under body

Pass 21 Jan 2022 77,152 miles

corrosion to under body

Pass 26 Jan 2021 70,619 miles

corosion to underbody

Fail 25 Jan 2021 70,610 miles

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

corosion to underbody

Pass 18 Dec 2019 67,017 miles

surface rust on most suspension parts

Pass 21 Sep 2018 66,612 miles

some under-body and component corrosion

Fail 20 Sep 2018 66,612 miles

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

some under-body and component corrosion

Pass 10 May 2017 66,361 miles

Some under-body and component corrosion

Pass 10 May 2016 66,283 miles

UNDERBODY AND COMPONENT CORROSION

Pass 13 May 2015 66,109 miles

Under-body component corrosion

Pass 28 May 2014 65,166 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 62,921 miles

rear silencer becoming corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2013 62,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear silencer becoming corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2012 55,829 miles

Advise rear brakes slightly sticking

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 48,306 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 40,407 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 30,880 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 30,880 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 19,741 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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DV05 JWM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV05 JWM, 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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DV05 JWM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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