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EA05 EYJ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,980 mi
Last recorded72,980 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 EYJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 72,980 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 72,962 miles

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

Front to rear surface corrosion

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 63,763 miles

Front to rear surface corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2024 56,028 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 47,429 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N.S & O.S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 45,179 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 44,826 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 44,809 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 44,561 miles

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

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Jun 2018 43,724 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 41,429 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 39,550 miles

Both front tyres worn on shoulders

Brake pipe slightly corroded under floor brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre deep cut on inner sidewall

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

Pass 23 May 2015 35,024 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 31,466 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2013 28,676 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 28,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 26,169 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 23,451 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 23,451 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 May 2010 20,354 miles

front brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 15 May 2010 20,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake discs heavily corroded

o/s/r tyre heavily cracked on sidewalls and tread 195/50/15V

Pass 11 May 2009 17,702 miles

both front brake discs corroding on inner face

both rear tyres cracking in tread 195/50/15V

Fail 31 May 2008 14,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 May 2008 14,888 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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EA05 EYJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA05 EYJ, 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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EA05 EYJ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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