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E12 MLH

2005 Mazda MX-5

Yellow Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

117,722 mi
Last recorded117,722 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 MLH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 117,722 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 117,306 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 116,766 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 116,343 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 115,515 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 114,737 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 114,044 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 113,119 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 113,119 miles

Nearside Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 112,062 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 110,105 miles

O/S/R brake disc slightly pitted.

Pass 25 Jul 2016 108,273 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 107,558 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 105,937 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 104,010 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 102,149 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 102,073 miles

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 98,242 miles

advise that the handbrake travel is high

Fail 8 Jul 2011 98,241 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

advise that the handbrake travel is high

Pass 28 Jul 2010 93,366 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2010 93,366 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2009 87,403 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 87,947 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 87,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 76,056 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 57,120 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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E12 MLH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Yellow with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 E12 MLH, 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 E12 MLH registered?

E12 MLH is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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