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AO05 XVS

2005 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

68,096 mi
Last recorded68,096 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda MX-556,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 XVS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 68,096 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 67,774 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 67,264 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 66,970 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 66,186 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 65,250 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 63,713 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 62,551 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 61,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 59,892 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 58,031 miles

N/S/R OUTER SILL CORRODED

Pass 20 Jun 2015 55,661 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 55,661 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 49,164 miles

front pads worn

Pass 17 Jun 2013 41,771 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 33,759 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 27,591 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 23,659 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 17,269 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 14,220 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 XVS is a 2005 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,597cc 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 XVS, 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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What year was AO05 XVS registered?

AO05 XVS is a 2005 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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