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FV05 JVH

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,970 mi
Last recorded96,970 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 JVH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 96,970 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 96,925 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 90,045 miles

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

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

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

high beam tell tale stays on when high beam is off

Fail 17 Aug 2024 89,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

high beam tell tale stays on when high beam is off

Pass 21 Aug 2023 68,409 miles

Both front shock absorbers slightly catching top suspension arms

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside handbrake only just met requirements

Fail 15 Aug 2023 68,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 20 Aug 2022 64,626 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are won on edges and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front front suspension is corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear suspension is corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2021 62,403 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill is corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 59,606 miles

All Suspension Components Slightly Corroded Not Excessive.

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Surface Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle Including Rear Sill Ends & Both Front Chassis Legs.

Pass 10 May 2018 52,651 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 52,651 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2017 51,872 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

offside rear brake pad(s) heat damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2016 50,687 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 46,469 miles

Nearside seat belt slightly damaged.

Pass 12 Jun 2014 48,318 miles

Underside corroded throughout.

Fail 11 Jun 2014 48,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Underside corroded throughout.

Pass 11 Jun 2013 47,179 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside front tyre is starting to wear unevenly on the inner edge

Pass 31 May 2012 44,999 miles

offside front tyre is wearing unevenly

offside rear tyre is on 2mm

Pass 7 Jun 2011 34,876 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 25,726 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 17,082 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 12 Jun 2008 7,353 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged but not enough to expose cords

Pass 13 May 2008 7,243 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 7,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 JVH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JVH, 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 JVH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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