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EX05 DHZ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

31,064 mi
Last recorded31,064 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 DHZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 31,064 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 30,179 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 29,108 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 28,217 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 27,427 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 26,673 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 25,125 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 25,109 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that braking performance is affected pad friction material breaking up (1.1.21 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 23,649 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 22,049 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 20,645 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2015 19,458 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 18,070 miles

rear discs showing signs of wear.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 16,688 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r disc slight distortion

Pass 19 Apr 2012 15,417 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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rear brakes are slightly binding on

Pass 21 Apr 2011 13,521 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 12,013 miles

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2009 10,640 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 8,596 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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EX05 DHZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 EX05 DHZ, 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 EX05 DHZ registered?

EX05 DHZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is EX05 DHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 DHZ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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