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D9 SPD

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests42 (35 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,014 mi
Last recorded39,014 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 SPD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

35 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 39,014 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Temporarily repaired after emission test (6.1.2 (a))

Repairs to offside outer sill

Undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2026 39,014 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Temporarily repaired after emission test (6.1.2 (a))

Repairs to offside outer sill

Undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2025 38,476 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Repairs to offside outer sill

Undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2025 54,021 miles

Outer door sill covers fitted

Undertray covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2024 38,357 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Repairs to offside rear outer sill

Fail 26 Jun 2024 38,357 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Repairs to offside rear outer sill

Pass 16 Feb 2024 52,598 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 37,899 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2022 36,214 miles

Nearside front fog lamp damaged

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

Fail 28 Jun 2022 36,214 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front fog lamp damaged

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 34,735 miles

Nearside front fog lamp damaged

Offside rear tyre tread wearing lower on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2021 52,568 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 32,298 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 52,063 miles

full undertray fitted

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 28,339 miles

Undertrays fitted

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Mar 2019 50,171 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 50,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 27,747 miles

Wipers cleaned

Fail 22 May 2018 27,747 miles

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

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

Wipers cleaned

Pass 7 Mar 2018 725,945 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 48,390 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2017 26,729 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 46,036 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 25,503 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 43,090 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 24,432 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 39,601 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 20,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2014 20,441 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 36,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2013 17,963 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 33,979 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 16,547 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 30,751 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 13,364 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 26,706 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 11,703 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 23,988 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 9,404 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 21,609 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 7,131 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 16,866 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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D9 SPD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D9 SPD, 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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D9 SPD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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