2005 Mazda MX-5 1.8L Petrol · SP05 JVC
2005 Mazda MX-5 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 11 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 100,710 miles. MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA MX-5
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,710 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SP05 JVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/08/2026
- 100,710 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SP05 JVC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Mazda Mx-5 (SP05 JVC) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 August 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: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are 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: “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor section (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor section (7.1.1 (a) (”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
SP05 JVC Mileage History
- 04/07/202369,140 mi
- 19/06/202479,973 mi+10,833 mi
- 01/07/202593,103 mi+13,130 mi
- 12/08/202593,124 mi+21 mi
- 07/08/2026100,710 mi+7,586 mi
Average of roughly 10,205 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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