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EL03 ELO

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,911 mi
Last recorded58,911 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL03 ELO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 58,911 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 58,772 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 52,169 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 52,168 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine mis fire (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 44,427 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill rusted not holed

Offside Rear Outer sill rusted not holed

Fail 22 Sep 2023 44,426 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer sill rusted not holed

Offside Rear Outer sill rusted not holed

Pass 15 Sep 2022 36,797 miles

outer sills corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2022 36,797 miles

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

outer sills corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2021 34,716 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 34,714 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 33,847 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

surface cracks / cuts and perish marks in nearside front tyre walls

wipers could be better

Pass 12 Sep 2019 32,816 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 31,587 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 30,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 30,010 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 28,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin through road wheels (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit twi=2.5mm,split in tread noted (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small stone chips (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front pitted/corodded (3.5.1i)

offside front wiper blade rubber not clearing screen properly

surface corossion in both rear innerand outer lower wheel arches

Pass 25 Jun 2015 25,681 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

ns front brake lazy (imbalance low end) (slow to catch up with os) (no brake pull)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 23,384 miles

2x cuts in tread on N/S/R tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2013 19,817 miles

small chip to screen zone A

Pass 20 Jun 2012 18,930 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 18,125 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 17,378 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 15,594 miles

NSF TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

Pass 13 Jun 2008 11,875 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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EL03 ELO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EL03 ELO, 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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EL03 ELO is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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