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E10 DRB

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

50,135 mi
Last recorded50,135 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE10 DRB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 50,135 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 50,135 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 49,343 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 48,741 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 46,639 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 45,302 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 44,974 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 44,413 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Power steering pipes around steering rack slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 43,472 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 43,472 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 42,965 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 42,128 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 42,128 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 41,506 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 40,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 39,260 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 37,606 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 34,667 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 34,667 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 33,362 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 28,026 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 20,395 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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E10 DRB 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 81.8%.

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 E10 DRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E10 DRB registered?

E10 DRB is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is E10 DRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E10 DRB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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