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DV05 XXB

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

118,017 mi
Last recorded118,017 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 XXB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 118,017 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 118,017 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Wrong size. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 112,384 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O.S.F and N.S.F brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Fail 25 Jul 2025 112,363 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill in front of rear wheel. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis behind front wheel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O.S.F and N.S.F brake pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 19 Jun 2024 106,078 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 106,078 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 103,568 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 103,568 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 101,298 miles

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 101,416 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 100,416 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 100,414 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wing, under bonnet (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wing, under wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 98,478 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2019 98,478 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill, as chalked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 93,096 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 93,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 85,622 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 85,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 78,027 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 78,027 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 72,491 miles

Advise on the o/s/f wheel bearing has a slight play and a slight rumble when rotated

Pass 11 Jul 2013 63,007 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 55,754 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 50,499 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 50,499 miles

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

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

near side rear brake disc pitted

Pass 18 May 2010 42,480 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 33,221 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 26,635 miles

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

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

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 XXB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 DV05 XXB, 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 XXB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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