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FP05 VJA

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

41,224 mi
Last recorded41,224 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 VJA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 41,224 miles

Exhaust flanges deteriorating

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis legs (inner wheel arch areas) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms and Shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms and shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 41,022 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly faded (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both juddering across screen but clearing effectively (3.4 (b) (i))

slight corrosion in all suspension components

Pass 6 Aug 2024 40,547 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly faded (0.1 (b))

slight corrosion in all suspension components

Pass 31 Jul 2023 39,849 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 38,989 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 38,671 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 38,268 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 37,271 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2019 37,271 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 36,383 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 35,488 miles

Both front tyres nearing wear indicators

Pass 6 May 2016 33,094 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 31,651 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 28,889 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 26,958 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 24,428 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 13 May 2011 21,065 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 19,177 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 15,893 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 12,598 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 12,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FP05 VJA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FP05 VJA, 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 FP05 VJA registered?

FP05 VJA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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