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DV05 XXD

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

73,014 mi
Last recorded73,014 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 73,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 62,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill /wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower sill /wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 61,296 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 61,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis by upper wishbone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis corroded by spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 60,797 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 60,783 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage loose

corrosion to front and rear subframes

corrosion to front inner wheel arches

corrosion to inner sills

heavy corrosion to front chassis rails

heavy corrosion to nearside rear inner wheel arch

heavy corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 30 Mar 2021 58,397 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 58,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2020 56,094 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2020 56,090 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 55,166 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 54,617 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 51,910 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 51,867 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 49,608 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 49,605 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front tyres worn on edges

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 48,069 miles

tyres wearing

Pass 12 Apr 2014 43,042 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2013 38,600 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both side rear floor and chassis corroding

exhaust corroding

front suspension components corroded

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2012 33,813 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2011 31,129 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 24,032 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 21,524 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 21,524 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

all four tyres cracked due to age,but not dangerous

Pass 21 Apr 2008 19,309 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 XXD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 XXD, 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 XXD is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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