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DU05 EEV

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

79,649 mi
Last recorded79,649 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 EEV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 79,649 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 79,647 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 79,055 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 76,334 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 76,334 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 74,815 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Jan 2020 74,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% front brake imbalance. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 69,612 miles

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

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))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 63,740 miles

Offside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

exhaust heat shield corroded and loose

under side engine cover corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2018 63,735 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

exhaust heat shield corroded and loose

front brake disc corroded

rear brake disc corroded

under side engine cover corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2016 57,977 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 57,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 57,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 56,185 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres wearing on inside

rear tyres wearing on inside and getting low

Pass 4 Feb 2015 54,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

surface rust on suspension

tyre wear inner edges fronts

Pass 31 Jan 2014 50,710 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 47,371 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osr nsr brakes binding slightly

Pass 6 Feb 2012 44,199 miles

Front brake discs slightly pitted on the inside face

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 36,567 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 36,567 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 29,341 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 26,423 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

battery flat

nearside rear spring mounting rubber splitting

Pass 10 Mar 2008 26,149 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all tyres low

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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DU05 EEV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DU05 EEV, 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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DU05 EEV is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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