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EA05 TYX

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

48,076 mi
Last recorded48,076 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2026 48,076 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front & rear suspension corroded

Underside corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2024 46,635 miles

Front & rear suspension corroded

Offside front tyre cracked

Offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2023 45,788 miles

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

Offside front & offside rear tyres cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2022 44,247 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 43,944 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 43,603 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 43,038 miles

Nearside Front brake disc rusty

Offside Front brake disc rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2018 42,228 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 40,377 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 40,376 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 39,991 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front & rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 39,939 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre & rear exhaust flanges corroding

Pass 9 Aug 2013 37,273 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 34,511 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 30,277 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 25,370 miles

front & rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2009 18,788 miles

o/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 27 Jun 2008 16,542 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 16,542 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 16,049 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 TYX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EA05 TYX, 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 TYX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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