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EA05 UAG

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

19,331 mi
Last recorded19,331 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 UAG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 19,331 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 18,581 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 18,421 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 18,421 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 18,113 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 18,112 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 18,044 miles

Offside Front tyre perished close to excess recommend replacement

Offside Rear tyre perished close to excess recommend replacement

Fail 3 Aug 2022 18,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre perished close to excess recommend replacement

Offside Rear tyre perished close to excess recommend replacement

Pass 27 Jul 2021 17,953 miles

Offside Rear tyre is perished

both front tyres are perished

Pass 24 Jul 2020 17,898 miles

Front Both nearside and offside tyres heavily perished/cracked

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre heavily perished/cracked

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 17,784 miles

both front and offside rear tyres perished and cracked

Fail 24 Jul 2019 17,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front and offside rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2018 17,272 miles

all four brake discs pitted

all four tyres cracking and perished

Pass 26 Jul 2017 17,098 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 16,035 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 14,667 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 14,127 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 12,627 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 12,627 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 11,174 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 10,783 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 10,120 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 9,192 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 8,099 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 UAG is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 UAG, 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 UAG is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 June 2005.

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