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FP05 VJJ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

70,752 mi
Last recorded70,752 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 VJJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 70,752 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear sill is corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sill is corroded

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 67,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

whole underside of vehicle is corroded and has had multiple patches

Fail 18 Mar 2025 67,433 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached incorrect bolt used and bolt is not into nut correctly (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

whole underside of vehicle is corroded and has had multiple patches

Pass 5 Apr 2024 64,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 62,446 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 60,846 miles

Offside Front lower part of wing corroded and holed

Fail 10 Dec 2019 60,844 miles

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

Offside Front lower part of wing corroded and holed

Pass 4 Dec 2018 57,807 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 54,463 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 54,034 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 53,758 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 49,832 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 46,461 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 41,449 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 41,449 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 37,363 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 31,405 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2010 25,707 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 18,814 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 12,433 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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FP05 VJJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VJJ, 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 VJJ registered?

FP05 VJJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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