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A20 VRA

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

27,488 mi
Last recorded27,488 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 VRA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 27,488 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 26,652 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 26,141 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 25,616 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Dec 2021 25,199 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 24,923 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 24,645 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 23,565 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 23,565 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 22,125 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 20,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 18,884 miles

Rear tyres 3mm

Fail 2 Dec 2015 18,884 miles

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

Rear tyres 3mm

Pass 10 Dec 2014 17,512 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 17,512 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 15,633 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 14,081 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 14,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 12,571 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 10,729 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 9,171 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 9,171 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 7,238 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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A20 VRA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,999cc 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 A20 VRA, 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 A20 VRA registered?

A20 VRA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is A20 VRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 VRA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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