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FV05 OFL

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

82,844 mi
Last recorded82,844 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 OFL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 82,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 82,844 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 71,270 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 67,589 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 67,598 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired floor (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2022 66,070 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 64,099 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 63,424 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 62,139 miles

exhaust system corroded

offside rear shock absorber slightly misting

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2018 49,731 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 46,782 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 43,127 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 43,127 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 40,372 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 40,372 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 38,040 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 34,981 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 31,314 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 30,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 22 May 2010 29,146 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 29,146 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 26,620 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drivers wiper split

nail in n/s/rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2008 24,216 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 cracking

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 OFL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FV05 OFL, 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 OFL registered?

FV05 OFL is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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