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EN05 LES

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

133,193 mi
Last recorded133,193 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 LES
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 133,193 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 139,226 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 130,221 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 124,608 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 124,602 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 121,366 miles

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 19 Aug 2021 118,338 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 118,338 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2020 115,914 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 111,248 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 103,836 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 99,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s front tyre perished

Pass 19 Aug 2016 98,915 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 94,142 miles

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front tyre cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2014 86,893 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 83,033 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 75,434 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 67,313 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 59,252 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 59,252 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 49,092 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 49,092 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 36,169 miles

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

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

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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EN05 LES is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EN05 LES, 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 EN05 LES registered?

EN05 LES is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is EN05 LES safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 LES shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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