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ET05 DXU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,554 mi
Last recorded55,554 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 DXU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 55,554 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2026 55,554 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 52,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 49,126 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 48,802 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 48,136 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 47,580 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 46,615 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Apr 2018 44,025 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 39,909 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 39,909 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 38,718 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 37,432 miles

nearside front tyre looks low on preasure

Pass 28 Apr 2014 35,803 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 33,695 miles

Front and rear brake discs are corroded on inner faces

Fail 6 Apr 2013 33,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front and rear brake discs are corroded on inner faces

Pass 5 Apr 2012 32,094 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 28,772 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 23,661 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 18,221 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 18,220 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 13,787 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 DXU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 ET05 DXU, 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 DXU registered?

ET05 DXU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is ET05 DXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 DXU 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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