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FV05 CVJ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,941 mi
Last recorded111,941 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 CVJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 111,941 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 111,940 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 102,765 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 102,764 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Radiator Bottom hose insecure

Pass 5 Nov 2021 93,408 miles

rear of sill and rear wheel arches corroded both sides

Fail 2 Nov 2021 93,394 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear of sill and rear wheel arches corroded both sides

Pass 5 Nov 2020 87,637 miles

Rear Both rear wheel arches are beginning to corrode.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to see rear inner pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 87,637 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened Lower half of link has broke away from itself. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear wheel arches are beginning to corrode.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to see rear inner pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 83,371 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both wipers split on ends. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Minor cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Difficult to see inners. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 79,654 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2017 74,471 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 76,764 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 76,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 65,969 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 61,887 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 57,288 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 24 Apr 2012 53,372 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 26 Apr 2011 49,298 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 40,565 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 24,872 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 10,174 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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FV05 CVJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FV05 CVJ, 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 FV05 CVJ registered?

FV05 CVJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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