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DF05 EAX

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

55,897 mi
Last recorded55,897 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 EAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 55,897 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 55,884 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 55,650 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 54,514 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 52,990 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 49,632 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 46,873 miles

underside undersealed

Pass 28 Apr 2017 45,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2016 43,840 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad looks very low,not 100% visable (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre damaged on outer wall close to cords

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad looks very low,not 100% visable (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 43,837 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad looks very low,not 100% visable (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre damaged on outer wall close to cords

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad looks very low,not 100% visable (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 41,439 miles

slight corrosion forming offside outer sill area

Pass 29 Sep 2014 39,945 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre has a small split outer sidewall.

Pass 27 Dec 2013 38,363 miles

offside sill corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2012 35,980 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 32,573 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 27,059 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 21,819 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 15,366 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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DF05 EAX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 DF05 EAX, 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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DF05 EAX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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