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E11 EFA

2005 Mazda MX-5

Bronze Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

166,967 mi
Last recorded166,967 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE11 EFA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2025 166,967 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2024 162,998 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2023 158,848 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 155,145 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 151,411 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 151,411 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 148,993 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 143,421 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit of 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

previous MOT VIN number was incorrectly placed into the mileage.

Pass 6 Nov 2018 146,754 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 138,397 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 135,560 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Sep 2016 135,560 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Upper Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Upper Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 134,156 miles

both lower swivel grease boots partly insecure

oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 132,385 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres heavily cracked and perished /exhaust rusty

possible oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2013 130,762 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

front tyres cracking.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 130,499 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 130,059 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 129,280 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 129,280 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 127,583 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 125,845 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 123,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jan 2007 123,861 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 105,330 miles

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

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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E11 EFA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Bronze with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E11 EFA, 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 E11 EFA registered?

E11 EFA is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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