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AK05 MWG

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

41,759 mi
Last recorded41,759 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 41,759 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 41,087 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 40,636 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 39,156 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 38,600 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 37,435 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 34,047 miles

rear sill ends corroded

suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2019 34,046 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

rear sill ends corroded

suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2018 32,328 miles

general underneath surface corrosion inc suspension arms

Pass 4 May 2017 30,500 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)

general underneath surface corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2016 28,692 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 27,162 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 24,996 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 20,989 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 19,547 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 17,864 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 16,916 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 13,883 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 11,840 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 MWG is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AK05 MWG, 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 MWG registered?

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

Is AK05 MWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 MWG shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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