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CA05 LTY

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

97,521 mi
Last recorded97,521 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 LTY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 97,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 93,211 miles

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded not near component mounting

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded not near component mounting

Pass 10 Jul 2024 87,863 miles

general corrosion throughout vehicle but not structurally weakened or holed at time of test

Pass 14 Aug 2023 84,772 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 84,772 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 82,002 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust deteriated

Fail 2 Aug 2022 82,002 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

exhaust deteriated

Pass 29 Jul 2021 78,488 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 76,542 miles

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

both outer rear sills corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2019 71,523 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 59,176 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 59,176 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 47,404 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 47,404 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 45,410 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 43,484 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 42,558 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 41,447 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 39,531 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 36,390 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 36,390 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

corrosion and wear on front discs

Pass 11 Jun 2010 28,444 miles

whear on tyres

Pass 4 Jun 2009 22,649 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 18,470 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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CA05 LTY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CA05 LTY, 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 CA05 LTY registered?

CA05 LTY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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