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AD05 CYM

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,804 mi
Last recorded82,804 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 CYM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 82,804 miles

general underside corrosion

Fail 21 May 2025 82,387 miles

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

Front Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 64,194 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 47,692 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 43,563 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 42,588 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 42,582 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2020 41,837 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 36,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 36,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 32,133 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 30,292 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 27,516 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 27,403 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 25,898 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 25,169 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 23,689 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 22,195 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 19,430 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 14,178 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 8,103 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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AD05 CYM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AD05 CYM, 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 AD05 CYM registered?

AD05 CYM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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