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EF05 WVU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,023 mi
Last recorded60,023 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2026 60,023 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 55,255 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 50,941 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 47,448 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 42,853 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 37,047 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 35,363 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 34,095 miles

All four tyres starting to crack

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 29,387 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 26,353 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 25,325 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 23,090 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 22,207 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 20,384 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 19,170 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 16,912 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 16,141 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 15,522 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 12,865 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 WVU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF05 WVU registered?

EF05 WVU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is EF05 WVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 WVU shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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