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DE05 YLF

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,667 mi
Last recorded54,667 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 54,667 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 53,315 miles

rear brake binding

vehicle has been undersealed not allowing full inspection of chassis

Pass 19 Aug 2021 52,892 miles

chassis and undercarridge has been painted not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 Aug 2021 52,892 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

chassis and undercarridge has been painted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Sep 2020 52,626 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 52,167 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

advise under side of car starting to rust + corrode.

Pass 6 Aug 2018 51,479 miles

advise rear brake discs scored+corroded on inner face.

advise under side of car starting to rust+corrode.

Fail 31 Jul 2018 51,463 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outter sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill under car (6.2.2 (d) (i))

advise rear brake discs scored+corroded on inner face.

advise under side of car starting to rust+corrode.

Pass 16 Aug 2017 50,995 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 50,507 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 49,375 miles

corrosion to n/s/r outer sill.

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2014 48,313 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 45,278 miles

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

n/s/f wheel binding

Pass 20 Aug 2012 41,622 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 38,071 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 32,363 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 25,986 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 20,031 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 YLF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YLF, 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 YLF registered?

DE05 YLF is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2005.

Is DE05 YLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 YLF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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