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EF05 WVS

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,723 mi
Last recorded44,723 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 WVS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 44,723 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s/r park brake showed minimal performance

Pass 7 Dec 2024 42,485 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 42,481 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 39,801 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 37,612 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 35,123 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 33,062 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 33,062 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 32,073 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 29,680 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 27,233 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 23,605 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 18,235 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 17,247 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 16,986 miles

all tyres are Ex. deteriorated - the n/s/r still has a nail in the shoulder and pressure is v.low ! - DANGEROUS !

Pass 9 Jul 2012 16,221 miles

all tyres are deteriorating - O/E ( 6yrs old app. )

n/s/r tyre has a screw in the shoulder - un-repairable if it has penetrated !

Pass 7 Jul 2011 12,934 miles

all four tyres are starting to deteriorate, dot/date code = "4804" - end of "2004"/ 6yrs old

Pass 8 Jul 2010 10,892 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 10,892 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 8,680 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 6,031 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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EF05 WVS is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EF05 WVS, 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 EF05 WVS registered?

EF05 WVS is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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