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DS05 USB

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

31,324 mi
Last recorded31,324 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 31,324 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 25,979 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 20,620 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 15,767 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 11,788 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 10,083 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 9,976 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 8,383 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 6,726 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 6,721 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 5,987 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 5,717 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 4,880 miles

MIL light on

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Jul 2014 4,571 miles

Mil light on

Pass 24 Jul 2013 4,117 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 3,869 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 3,521 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 3,001 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 2,418 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 2,015 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 USB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DS05 USB, 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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What year was DS05 USB registered?

DS05 USB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2005.

Is DS05 USB safe to buy?

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