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EN05 ZVX

2005 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,327 mi
Last recorded107,327 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 ZVX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 107,327 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 105,510 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside dipped beam light output slightly reduced

Pass 7 May 2024 104,114 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 104,114 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 100,643 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 100,643 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 97,108 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 May 2022 97,108 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 92,622 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 86,435 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 815,566 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2017 76,865 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 70,924 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 65,557 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 59,746 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 54,695 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 49,444 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 44,586 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside fromt tyre slightly worn on edges

rear tyres split on inner sidewalls

Pass 24 May 2010 39,856 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 34,391 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2008 23,997 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 23,997 miles

Offside Front 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 ZVX is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZVX, 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 EN05 ZVX registered?

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

Is EN05 ZVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN05 ZVX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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