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AO05 LYU

2005 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

95,245 mi
Last recorded95,245 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 LYU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 95,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chasis rail covered in black tape/covering (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear coil springs covered with protective cover cant inspect the springs

Fail 29 May 2026 95,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chasis rail covered in black tape/covering (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both rear coil springs covered with protective cover cant inspect the springs

Pass 28 May 2025 87,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both outer sills slightly corroded at rear

Pass 17 May 2024 77,276 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 May 2023 76,245 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 75,248 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower arm ball joint gaiters (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both center of sills corroded but not holed or weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 74,311 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides no holes but weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 72,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 71,160 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides of chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Long travel on park brake

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of both sill ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 70,358 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 67,176 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 63,265 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 59,491 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 55,927 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 52,541 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 50,421 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 48,501 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 42,432 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 32,290 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 25,996 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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AO05 LYU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 AO05 LYU, 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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AO05 LYU is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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