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EC04 ART

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

57,044 mi
Last recorded57,044 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEC04 ART
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 57,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

undercarriage corroded front and rear

Fail 5 Aug 2026 57,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

undercarriage corroded front and rear

Pass 4 Apr 2025 56,554 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 56,553 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and sill end excess corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 55,521 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 55,521 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 54,299 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 53,114 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 52,344 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 52,344 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 50,260 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 50,298 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 47,919 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 47,919 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 42,709 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 41,093 miles

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of tested area

Fail 22 Apr 2016 41,093 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

covers fitted not allowing full inspection of tested area

Pass 17 Apr 2015 38,729 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 38,729 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)

Offside 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 tyres perished

Pass 14 Apr 2014 32,653 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack in tread.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2014 32,650 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear tyres starting to crack in tread.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 32,040 miles

Both rear discs starting to corrode.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

Offside front wiper split but still clearing screen.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 27,824 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroding

nearside rear tyre starting to crack in tread

Fail 26 Mar 2012 27,824 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroding

nearside rear tyre starting to crack in tread

Pass 3 Feb 2011 26,503 miles

Slight play in offside front link bar.

Tracktion control light on.

Pass 20 Jan 2010 23,783 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 23,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 17,098 miles

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

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

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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EC04 ART is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 EC04 ART, 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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EC04 ART is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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