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DV05 XXC

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

102,789 mi
Last recorded102,789 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 XXC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 102,789 miles

vehicle underside slightly corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 102,789 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underside slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2024 88,375 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 67,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened not fully seated in top cup (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under-tray slightly loose

under-trays fitted covering testable items

Fail 1 Aug 2023 67,419 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling catching slightly loose under-tray (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened not fully seated in top cup (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

under-tray slightly loose

under-trays fitted covering testable items

Pass 22 Aug 2022 48,237 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 47,915 miles

corrosion in rear sill panels

Pass 11 Mar 2021 45,317 miles

corrosion in o/s and n/s sill panels

Pass 7 Nov 2018 45,003 miles

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2017 44,171 miles

exhaust corroded

not able to check all brake pipes

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2016 43,027 miles

exhaust corroded

not able to check all brake pipes

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Oct 2015 41,010 miles

exhaustb corroded

not able to check all brake pipes

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inside edges

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2014 38,943 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

exhaust corroded

o/s front tyre wearing on inside

Fail 18 Oct 2013 36,868 miles

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

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

exhaust slightly corroded

not able to check all brake pipes

Pass 18 Oct 2013 36,868 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

not able to check all brake pipes

Pass 18 Oct 2012 34,325 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2012 34,325 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2011 30,508 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 21 Oct 2010 27,281 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 24,122 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)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 24,122 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 17,498 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 XXC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 XXC, 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 DV05 XXC registered?

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

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