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FV05 CWL

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,419 mi
Last recorded101,419 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 CWL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2025 101,419 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 nsf,osf (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 nsr,osr (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

chip in screen

under body corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2022 100,164 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear,upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to front and rear inner wings

corrosion to suspension struts

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

Pass 18 Dec 2021 99,682 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake pipes coated/greased in places restricting inspection

corrosion to rear nearside and offside inner wings to sills

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension/brake components

Pass 19 Dec 2020 99,633 miles

brake pipes plastic coated/greased restricting inspection

corrosion to rear nearside and offside inner wings to sills

corrosion to underside of vehicle and suspension components

Pass 17 Dec 2019 99,000 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to all suspension components

corrosion to floor

Fail 14 Dec 2019 99,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to all suspension components

corrosion to floor

Pass 15 Dec 2018 97,954 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to all suspension components

wipers smearing

Pass 6 Dec 2017 96,754 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both outer sills corroded

both rear tyres cracking

power steering pipes corroded to rack

Pass 19 Dec 2016 95,708 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner / outer sill corroded and weak (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre stop light not working

general underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Dec 2016 95,708 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner / outer sill (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner / outer sill corroded and weak (5.2.6)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre stop light not working

exhaust corroded and rattles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2015 88,499 miles

slight corrosion to under side of car

Fail 12 Dec 2015 88,495 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

slight corrosion to under side of car

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 75,922 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2014 75,922 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 68,487 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 68,487 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s rear disc badly corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2012 57,909 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2012 57,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2011 47,457 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 36,343 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 25,519 miles

Both front wiper blades streaking slightly

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 17,798 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)

front tyres perished

rear tyres perished

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 CWL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CWL, 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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FV05 CWL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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