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FV05 XKM

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,710 mi
Last recorded79,710 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 79,710 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 71,305 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 71,305 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 66,303 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split and slight movement (5.3.2 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper and lower suspension arm bushes have movement ( front and rear ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle undersealed

Fail 23 Oct 2023 66,178 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin low ** strong advise investigation ** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush split and slight movement (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear disc worn and pitted , n/s/r has signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all upper and lower suspension arm bushes have movement ( front and rear ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under vehicle undersealed

Pass 7 Nov 2022 60,394 miles

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

UNDERSEALED FRONT AND SEAR

Pass 15 Nov 2021 54,981 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle Undersealed front and rear

Fail 6 Nov 2021 54,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened And lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and lower suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 50,101 miles

Corrosion to underside of floorpan, subframes, suspension arms, brake pipes and ferrules

Excessive corrosion (rusted through) to nearside inner wheel arch, offside inner sill, neither within prescribed areas

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges (both) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (both) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 48,064 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 46,712 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 44,172 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 40,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 35,833 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2014 31,383 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 28,482 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 26,439 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 24,167 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 24,167 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2010
Pass 12 May 2009 16,469 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 11,533 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 XKM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XKM, 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 XKM registered?

FV05 XKM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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