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AJ54 WLV

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

65,105 mi
Last recorded65,105 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 WLV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 65,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear join section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 62,589 miles

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

Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside Front (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside and offside Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside and offside Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 59,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 56,754 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 54,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill repaired but unable to see any welds due to underseal and paint

Offside Rear Outer sill repaired but unable to see any welds due to underseal and paint

Fail 11 Oct 2021 54,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill repaired but unable to see any welds due to underseal and paint

Offside Rear Outer sill repaired but unable to see any welds due to underseal and paint

Pass 9 Oct 2020 51,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various corrosion

Pass 29 Apr 2019 45,246 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 45,244 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 44,020 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 42,464 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 42,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 40,963 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 39,316 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2014 37,834 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 35,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2012 33,877 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2011 31,230 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 29,042 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 25,702 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 21,635 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 19,295 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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AJ54 WLV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AJ54 WLV, 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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AJ54 WLV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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