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DN05 VNV

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,898 mi
Last recorded86,898 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 VNV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 86,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear sills,arches,chassis and floors corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2025 86,896 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear sills,arches,chassis and floors corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2024 85,104 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear nearside & offside outer sill panel end sections corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded suspension offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 85,079 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear nearside & offside outer sill panel end sections corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded suspension offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 83,520 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside & nearside sill panel rear sections corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 83,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/chassis section excessively corroded within 30cms of front suspension mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/chassis section excessively corroded within 30cms of front suspension mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside & nearside wiper blades deteriorated,perished & splitting (3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside & nearside sill panel rear sections corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 79,057 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced minor corrosion of offside & nearside sill rear end sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail/inner wing forward section corroding on outer steel skin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail/inner wing forward section corroding on outer steel skin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 75,371 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

centre and rear exhaust heavily corroded

slight corrosion to both sides rear outer sills within suspension mounting prescribed area

Pass 27 Jan 2020 72,265 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 72,265 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 67,454 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 67,454 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 62,717 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 62,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 54,344 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 53,006 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 52,068 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Oct 2013 47,632 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 41,468 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 35,903 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 32,286 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 27,042 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 20,832 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 Jun 2008 17,428 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 VNV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VNV, 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 VNV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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