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DN05 RUY

2005 Mazda MX-5

Maroon Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

75,191 mi
Last recorded75,191 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 RUY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 75,191 miles

Beam pattern poor lens misty.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 70,793 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 70,758 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 67,375 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn

both rear tyres are worn also cracking

front brake discs are corroded front brake pads are worn

Pass 13 Sep 2022 63,700 miles

both rear tyres are cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2021 61,071 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 59,336 miles

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

Nearside and Offside rear suspension component mounting(s) corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2019 56,462 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 56,462 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2018 53,238 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 53,238 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 49,837 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 49,837 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 46,597 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 42,999 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 42,999 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 39,620 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 39,620 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 36,257 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 30,872 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 30,869 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

ns rear brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2011 26,916 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 23,208 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 18,248 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 12,647 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 12,054 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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DN05 RUY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Maroon with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DN05 RUY, 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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DN05 RUY is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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