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EJ05 YJV

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

85,981 mi
Last recorded85,981 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 YJV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 85,981 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 85,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail by subframe and antiroll bar mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached link detached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail by subframe and antiroll bar mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Front upper and lower ball joint dust covers cracking

Rear inner wings corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2024 85,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 85,031 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 83,976 miles

Both front upper and lower ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Corrosion to inner sill area

Pass 28 Jan 2022 82,000 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 78,962 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 78,945 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 73,727 miles

corrosion to underside

exhaust corroding

offside front brake and both sides rear brake slight bind

oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2018 70,169 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 63,708 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 55,435 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 53,220 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 53,218 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 48,339 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 40,499 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 35,075 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 29,583 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 24,712 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 19,316 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 15,194 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 15,194 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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EJ05 YJV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EJ05 YJV, 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 EJ05 YJV registered?

EJ05 YJV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 August 2005.

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