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DAY 678Y

2005 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

73,977 mi
Last recorded73,977 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAY 678Y
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 73,977 miles

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

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

covers restricting inspection

Pass 12 Jun 2025 62,500 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 12 Jun 2025 62,500 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 60,416 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 60,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 57,995 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 25 May 2023 57,980 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2022 57,723 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2021 56,923 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 56,026 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 55,117 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2018 54,657 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 54,657 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 52,051 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 50,513 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 43,765 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 41,920 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 40,873 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 38,116 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 35,977 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 31,987 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 27,137 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 27,137 miles

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

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

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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DAY 678Y is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DAY 678Y, 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 DAY 678Y registered?

DAY 678Y is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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