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FX05 VVJ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

41,912 mi
Last recorded41,912 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 VVJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 41,912 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2025 31,194 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 31,009 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside, upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside, upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 31,009 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside, upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside, upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 30,325 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 30,324 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 30,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 29,735 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box has a crack and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 29,008 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear anti rollbar drop link ball joint dust covers perishing.

general underbody & suspension component corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2018 29,008 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear anti rollbar drop link ball joint dust covers perishing.

general underbody & suspension component corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2017 27,914 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 26,869 miles

N/s/r brake slight bind

Rear discs corroded

Slight blow middle box

Pass 1 Oct 2015 25,315 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 23,888 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 23,888 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 22,779 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 20,754 miles

DRIVERS WIPERS SPLIT

SLIGHT CORROSION REAR DISCS

Fail 16 Aug 2012 20,754 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

DRIVERS WIPER SPLIT

REAR DISCS CORROADED

Pass 15 Aug 2011 18,547 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all tyres perisheed

front discs corroded inside face

Pass 24 Jul 2010 15,809 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 9,270 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 5,920 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 5,802 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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FX05 VVJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange 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 FX05 VVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX05 VVJ registered?

FX05 VVJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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