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FE05 XCJ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,716 mi
Last recorded84,716 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 XCJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 84,716 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 80,491 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 76,585 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 73,309 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 70,598 miles

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))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 67,883 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 65,691 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 62,721 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 58,481 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 55,063 miles

Rear both outer sills show signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2016 50,958 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 47,686 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 43,916 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 39,940 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 34,666 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 30,164 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 25,242 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 21,165 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 12,900 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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FE05 XCJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FE05 XCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE05 XCJ registered?

FE05 XCJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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