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DU05 VEX

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

48,938 mi
Last recorded48,938 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 VEX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 48,938 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 45,568 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 42,968 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 42,822 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 42,822 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 42,595 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 42,177 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Inner sil corroded

Offside Rear Lower Inner sil corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2020 41,086 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Inner sil slightly corroded

Offside Rear Lower Inner sil slightly corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2019 36,885 miles

Rear inner wheel arches starting to corrode

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 33,821 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2018 33,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

all tyres cracking and perishing

Pass 19 Apr 2017 31,850 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 30,120 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 30,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 26,706 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 26,706 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 24,910 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 24,910 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 22,747 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 21,154 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 21,154 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 18,851 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 16,612 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

all tyres starting to crack and split

Pass 6 Apr 2009 14,139 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 14,139 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 11,169 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 11,169 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 VEX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VEX, 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 DU05 VEX registered?

DU05 VEX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is DU05 VEX safe to buy?

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