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FM05 VNJ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

39,547 mi
Last recorded39,547 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 VNJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 39,547 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 39,157 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 38,967 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 38,563 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 38,563 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 38,398 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 37,955 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 37,901 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 37,753 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine undertray showing signs of a oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 37,230 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 37,002 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 35,420 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 33,989 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 33,989 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 33,024 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake is binding slightly

Pass 15 Jul 2013 31,662 miles

n/s front tyre inside of tread area just starting to crack/split slightly legal at time of test

o/s front power steering fluid pipes under bonnett rusting/corroding not excessive at test suggest clean and grease

oil dampness under front subframe area no leaking seen at time of test

Fail 15 Jul 2013 31,662 miles

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

front and rear number plates letters deteriorating but readable at time of test suggest change

n/s front tyre inside of tread area just starting to crack/split slightly legal at time of test

o/s front power steering fluid pipes under bonnett rusting/corroding not excessive at test suggest clean and grease

oil dampness under front subframe area no leaking seen at time of test

unable to check n/s front wheel bearing correctly

Pass 16 Jul 2012 30,488 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 29,020 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 26,804 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 24,386 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 22,182 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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FM05 VNJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FM05 VNJ, 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 FM05 VNJ registered?

FM05 VNJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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The MOT history for FM05 VNJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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