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DY05 WRU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

41,222 mi
Last recorded41,222 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 WRU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 41,222 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 35,615 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion to underside components

Pass 20 Oct 2023 35,550 miles

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

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

suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2022 35,422 miles

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

Offside Rear signs of corrosion under wheel arch

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 35,103 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 34,963 miles

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

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

rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Fail 6 Oct 2020 34,947 miles

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

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

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

rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Apr 2019 34,669 miles

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

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

rear suspension components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2018 34,368 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 34,003 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 33,333 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 32,573 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 32,104 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 31,575 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 30,749 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 27,265 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 21,564 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 17,995 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 14,348 miles

all vehicles tyres perishing

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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DY05 WRU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 DY05 WRU, 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 DY05 WRU registered?

DY05 WRU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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