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DV05 XWW

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

72,292 mi
Last recorded72,292 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 XWW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 72,292 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 64,055 miles

Nearside Front Outer slight corrosion on chassis leg

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

Offside Front Outer slight corrosion on chassis leg

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

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rails (6.1.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted both front to rear

Fail 6 Sep 2024 64,055 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer slight corrosion on chassis leg

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

Offside Front Outer slight corrosion on chassis leg

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

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis rails (6.1.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted both front to rear

Pass 12 Sep 2023 56,960 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 54,799 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced end of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced end of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front wheel rubbing wheel arch

Pass 16 Jul 2018 54,434 miles

Offside Front brakes show signs of binding

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2017 53,816 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 51,068 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 48,707 miles

little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Pass 15 Apr 2014 45,072 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 33,423 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Apr 2012 21,261 miles

Front tyres have surface cracks

Rear tyres have surface cracks

Fail 24 Apr 2012 21,261 miles

Front tyres have surface cracks

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear tyres have surface cracks

Pass 8 Jul 2011 16,373 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 13,770 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 11,515 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 9,028 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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DV05 XWW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DV05 XWW, 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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DV05 XWW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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