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DN05 RZM

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,781 mi
Last recorded91,781 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 RZM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 91,781 miles

General corrosion across suspension, braking and under body components

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 1 Mar 2025 91,502 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside & Offside chassis rails. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner & Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

General corrosion across suspension, braking & under-body components.

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner & Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 80,136 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 80,003 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced structural arm nsf of engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength structural arm nsf of engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking small leak (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions nsf + osf (5.2.3 (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nsf + osf (4.1.4 (b))

NSR + OSR inner sill has corrosion

Offside Rear Outer sill heavily corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2023 76,889 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

lower under body corroded and some parts covered in under sealant

Pass 19 Jan 2022 70,501 miles

Lower lower body and components slightly corroded

Offside Rear Outer seal slightly corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2021 70,323 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 63,154 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 25 Jun 2019 63,154 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Jun 2018 59,627 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 56,554 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 53,096 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 53,095 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 49,338 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 48,760 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 47,309 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 46,644 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 45,045 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 37,881 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 26,555 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 17,183 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 RZM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 RZM, 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 RZM is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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