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DS05 URP

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

79,815 mi
Last recorded79,815 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 URP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 79,815 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

under engine cover fitted

Fail 27 May 2025 79,803 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

under engine cover fitted

Pass 21 May 2024 78,717 miles

Nearside slight damage windscreen

Offside Rear brake shows signs of overheating

Pass 2 Jun 2023 73,945 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 73,942 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 72,185 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front both sides lower swivel dust covers deterioated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

front and rear suspension components corroded

under engine cover fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2022 72,185 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front both sides lower swivel dust covers deterioated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

front and rear suspension components corroded

under engine cover fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2021 70,481 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn low outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2020 67,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 67,848 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 63,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion in nearside rear outer sill

Pass 15 Feb 2018 63,825 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 56,680 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 50,563 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 48,407 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

eng /man light on

Fail 14 Mar 2015 48,403 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

air bag light slow to go of

eng /man light on

rear discs corroded

Pass 4 May 2013 46,706 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2013 46,701 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 29 May 2012 40,708 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 40,154 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 35,364 miles

Nearside 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 31 Mar 2010 31,791 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 26,107 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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DS05 URP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 DS05 URP, 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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DS05 URP is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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