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ET54 CEN

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,484 mi
Last recorded114,484 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 CEN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 114,484 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 May 2025 114,375 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 114,171 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corroded behind rear wheels

Fail 23 May 2024 114,170 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side cable moving, no effort from calliper (1.4.1 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

corroded behind rear wheels

Pass 2 May 2023 114,105 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill / arch corrosion

Nearside Rear sill under floor drain hole splitting

Fail 2 May 2023 114,105 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.148 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases new pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer sill / arch corrosion

Nearside Rear sill under floor drain hole splitting

Pass 11 May 2022 113,673 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear end of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front anti roll bar mounting area corroded at previous repair, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of offside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2022 113,673 miles

Emissions not tested Leak at exhaust centre joint (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear end of front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front anti roll bar mounting area corroded at previous repair, (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of offside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 113,230 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 113,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2019 111,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 110,194 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 108,577 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 May 2017 108,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 100,479 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 99,069 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 99,069 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 97,786 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 95,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 95,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 86,544 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 86,341 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 74,650 miles

o/s/r tyre has slight damage to inner side wall

Pass 19 Feb 2010 63,758 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2009 50,224 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 50,224 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 40,667 miles

all four tyre treads low

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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ET54 CEN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ET54 CEN, 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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ET54 CEN is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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