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EK54 EBC

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,154 mi
Last recorded55,154 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK54 EBC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 55,154 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 54,330 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 53,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 52,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 52,230 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 51,691 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 50,647 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 49,183 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 48,715 miles

o/s/r sill corroded

Fail 17 May 2018 48,712 miles

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

o/s/r sill corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 46,316 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 46,207 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2016 43,008 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 39,250 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2014 36,234 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 33,032 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 29,948 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 27,687 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 23,656 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 23,449 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 23,017 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 23,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 19,176 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 17,944 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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EK54 EBC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EK54 EBC, 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 EK54 EBC registered?

EK54 EBC is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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