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DE05 BND

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

108,795 mi
Last recorded108,795 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 BND
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 108,795 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

bucket seats, harnesses and roll cage fitted at time of test

underbody undersealed

Pass 29 Apr 2024 106,111 miles

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

vehicle undersealed

Fail 29 Apr 2024 106,111 miles

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

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

vehicle undersealed

Pass 22 Nov 2022 105,765 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 104,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 22 May 2020 103,196 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 101,147 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 94,924 miles

All suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside & Nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded In engine bay (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside & Nearside (3.6.B.4e)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside & Nearside (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside & Nearside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 94,640 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 94,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 94,133 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside rear tyre cut on inside wall

Fail 27 May 2015 94,119 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside rear tyre cut on inside wall

Pass 11 Mar 2014 93,416 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 87,268 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 72,106 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 56,717 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 40,792 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 34,791 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 33,672 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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DE05 BND is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 DE05 BND, 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 DE05 BND registered?

DE05 BND is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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