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AK05 MVY

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

23,338 mi
Last recorded23,338 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 MVY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 23,338 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill getting rusty

Fail 29 Apr 2026 23,338 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer sill getting rusty

Pass 7 May 2025 21,801 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer sill getting rusty

Pass 15 May 2024 20,487 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill getting rusty

Pass 3 May 2023 18,885 miles

Offside Rear outer sill top skin rusty

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

Pass 11 May 2022 17,315 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2022 17,315 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 16,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 15,880 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 14,803 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 14,162 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 13,406 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 12,531 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 11,734 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 11,003 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 9,670 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 8,942 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 8,047 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 7,085 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 6,235 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 5,340 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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AK05 MVY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AK05 MVY, 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 AK05 MVY registered?

AK05 MVY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AK05 MVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 MVY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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