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ET05 DXS

2005 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

148,110 mi
Last recorded148,110 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 DXS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 148,110 miles

Windscreen chipped

Pass 16 Jul 2024 136,606 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 136,591 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 125,691 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 122,492 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 119,388 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 117,238 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 111,054 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2019 111,054 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2018 104,440 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 95,163 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 95,159 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 85,020 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 85,020 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 73,721 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 62,927 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2013 52,115 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 46,665 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 46,665 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 43,178 miles

ALL TYRES ARE CRACKING ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 26 Apr 2010 38,740 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 32,994 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 DXS is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ET05 DXS, 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 ET05 DXS registered?

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

Is ET05 DXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 DXS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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