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EBM 295

2005 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,879 mi
Last recorded50,879 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBM 295
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 50,879 miles

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

general underside corrosion to components and chassis.

Pass 11 Apr 2025 50,822 miles

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

underbody corrosion front subframe / suspension

Pass 19 Mar 2024 50,782 miles

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2023 50,765 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2023 50,765 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2022 50,684 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 50,657 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 50,657 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 50,640 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 50,640 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 50,265 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 50,249 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 50,132 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 50,132 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 49,310 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 48,466 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 48,466 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 48,119 miles

nearside tyre has slight cracking on inner sidewall

Pass 15 Jan 2013 46,956 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 43,960 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 41,247 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 41,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 36,080 miles

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

wiper blades poor

Pass 15 Oct 2008 26,837 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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EBM 295 is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,999cc 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 EBM 295, 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 EBM 295 registered?

EBM 295 is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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