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DE05 VEU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

25,748 mi
Last recorded25,748 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 VEU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 25,748 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 24,631 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 23,121 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 21,903 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 20,218 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 20,214 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 18,797 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 17,802 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 15,876 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 13,346 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 10,861 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 8,196 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 5,772 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 5,555 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 5,555 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 May 2013 5,355 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 5,036 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 4,600 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 4,414 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 4,116 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 3,638 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 VEU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 VEU, 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 VEU registered?

DE05 VEU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is DE05 VEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 VEU shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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