MOT Status
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111,941 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
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))
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
rear of sill and rear wheel arches corroded both sides
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
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)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
exhaust system deteriorating
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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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.
Is FV05 CVJ safe to buy?
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