2005 Mazda MX-5 1.6L Petrol · J441 CEV
2005 Mazda MX-5 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Jul 2005. Recorded mileage 128,340 km. MOT valid until 02 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 128,340 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J441 CEV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 128,340 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J441 CEV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mazda Mx-5 (J441 CEV) between April 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure ball joint loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure ball joint loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
J441 CEV Odometer History
- 28/04/2023126,806 km
- 11/05/2023126,814 km+8 km
- 04/04/2025127,143 km+329 km
- 31/03/2026128,340 km+1,197 km
Average of roughly 525 km per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mazda Mazda MX-5 (NB)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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