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ET05 DXK

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

91,670 mi
Last recorded91,670 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 DXK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 91,670 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 91,668 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2025 87,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive closing panel both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 87,010 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive closing panel both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 79,087 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 79,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 72,746 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ...across subframe both ends (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Apr 2023 72,744 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ...across subframe both ends (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 65,759 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded ...all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ...both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

both nearside and offside outer sills corroding at the rear

Fail 13 Apr 2022 65,759 miles

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded ...all (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ...both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

both nearside and offside outer sills corroding at the rear

Pass 23 Apr 2021 62,371 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2020 62,234 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 60,883 miles

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

Offside Rear sill slightly corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 59,350 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 58,034 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 54,095 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 52,332 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 49,316 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 48,887 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 45,800 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2011 37,595 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 31,919 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 25,906 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 18,549 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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ET05 DXK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 ET05 DXK, 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 ET05 DXK registered?

ET05 DXK is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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