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AO05 LYZ

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,234 mi
Last recorded32,234 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 LYZ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2025 32,234 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 31,407 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 31,209 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Jun 2022 30,598 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 29,985 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 29,426 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 29,156 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 27,928 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 26,953 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 25,613 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 24,599 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 23,239 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 22,069 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 20,844 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 19,628 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 18,443 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 16,994 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 15,629 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 LYZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LYZ, 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 AO05 LYZ registered?

AO05 LYZ is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is AO05 LYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO05 LYZ shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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