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EA05 WJG

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

70,479 mi
Last recorded70,479 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 WJG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 70,479 miles

Nearside Front Fog Lamp lens broken.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Sill corroded but not excessively.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Sill corroded but not excessively.

Pass 29 Oct 2024 67,171 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 66,317 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 66,297 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 49,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 43,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 May 2017 38,715 miles

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

Rear brakes have slight binding

Pass 23 May 2016 34,245 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 30,108 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 30,108 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 25,805 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 22,345 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2012 18,523 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2012 18,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 15,881 miles

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

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

age cracks o/s/f tyre

Fail 9 May 2011 15,881 miles

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

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

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

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

age cracks o/s/f tyre

Pass 14 May 2010 13,099 miles

all tyres showing age cracks

n/s front tyre down to 2mm outer edge may soon require replacement

o/s front tyre down to 3mm outer edge

o/s rear tyre down to 3mm inner edge

rear number plate starting to fade

small run out rear discs

Pass 11 May 2009 10,834 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 9,194 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 WJG is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WJG, 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 EA05 WJG registered?

EA05 WJG is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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