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EF05 XNW

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

77,639 mi
Last recorded77,639 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 77,639 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 72,554 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 68,647 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 64,748 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Small chip in windscreen

Fail 14 Sep 2022 64,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Oct 2021 60,404 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 57,506 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 57,506 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 55,322 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside wiper rubber starting to split

Rear exhaust has a mounting rubber split

Pass 5 Oct 2018 55,131 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside wiper rubber starting to split

Pass 4 Oct 2017 54,742 miles

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

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

Offside outer sill slightly corroded

Rear exhaust has 2 mounting rubbers split - system still adequately supported

Pass 5 Oct 2016 54,537 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear exhaust mounting rubbers split

Pass 7 Oct 2015 51,912 miles

Offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2014 50,902 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 49,078 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 47,583 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 47,583 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 45,496 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 41,014 miles

front and rear brake discs rusty

Pass 17 Jun 2010 37,214 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 30,185 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 22,473 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 XNW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 XNW, 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 XNW registered?

EF05 XNW is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is EF05 XNW safe to buy?

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