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J23 MXV

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

51,569 mi
Last recorded51,569 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 MXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 51,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in base of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in base of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in base of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in base of tread, also cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 51,566 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in base of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in base of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in base of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in base of tread, also cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 47,388 miles

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

nearside outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 2 Apr 2025 47,381 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

nearside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 8 Apr 2024 44,224 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 44,224 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 39,241 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 39,241 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 39,129 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2022 39,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 38,708 miles

Offside Lower Corrosion to sill

Surface corrosion underside of vehicle

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 38,260 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 37,737 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 37,158 miles

chassis slightly rusty under car

front and rear suspension components slightly rusty

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 5 May 2017 36,472 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 35,648 miles

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

chassis slightly rusty

front and rear suspension components slightly rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2015 34,741 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 34,027 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 33,110 miles

chips in screen

exhaust system rusty

Fail 2 May 2013 33,110 miles

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

chips in screen

coolant level low

exhaust system rusty

Pass 10 May 2012 32,308 miles

slight judder from front brakes

Pass 10 May 2011 31,280 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 29,934 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 28,052 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2009 28,052 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 26,371 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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J23 MXV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 J23 MXV, 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 J23 MXV registered?

J23 MXV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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