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DX05 XZN

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

112,722 mi
Last recorded112,722 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 XZN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 112,722 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 112,722 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 108,354 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 103,047 miles

Rear brake pipes [both sides] slightly corroded

Rear coil springs [both sides] corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside [outer sill] rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion [all components] under vehicle

Fail 17 Apr 2024 103,047 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake inoperative on one side offside (1.4.1 (a))

Position lamp not working nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake pipes [both sides] slightly corroded

Rear coil springs [both sides] corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside [outer sill] rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake efficiency on 16% limit

parking brake lever near end of reserve travel

surface corrosion [all components] under vehicle

Pass 2 May 2023 90,363 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Nearside (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 90,363 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Offside Front (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside Rear Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Nearside (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 75,444 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 75,222 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 64,696 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 64,696 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 63,692 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 62,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 60,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2016 58,396 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 56,072 miles

n/s/f tyre slight side wall damadge

Pass 9 May 2014 52,121 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 45,585 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 45,585 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 40,657 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2012 40,657 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 33,698 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)

slight cracks in treads of all four tyres

Pass 11 Dec 2009 28,185 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 21,511 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 21,511 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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DX05 XZN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 DX05 XZN, 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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DX05 XZN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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